THE latest daily figures from the Department of Health show a further five deaths related to Covid-19 in the North of Ireland.
It brings the total here, mostly in hospitals, to 454
There have been 20 confirmed deaths from Coronavirus in the Derry City and Strabane District Council area.
And the number of confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the area now stands at 162.
Three of the deaths happened since Wednesday while the other two occurred earlier but have now been added to the Dept of Health’s toll.
These figures are one of two sets published in the North of Ireland.
Each Friday statistics agency Nisra publishes its weekly update.
Those statistics cover all deaths where coronavirus has been recorded on the death certificate.
As of 1 May, Nisra had recorded 516 Covid-19 related deaths here.
Tomorrow, it will announce figures for COVID-19 related deaths up to Friday, May 8.
Today’s update from the Department of Health shows there have now been more than 43,835 tests carried out in the North of Ireland.
A total of 4,291 people have tested positive for Covid-19.
Today’s figures show there are 19 patients with suspected or confirmed cases of Covid-19 currently occupying ICU beds, with 36 ICU beds available.
The total number of confirmed outbreaks in care homes is 75, with a further 32 suspected care home outbreaks across NI.
An outbreak is confirmed where at least two residents or staff have had a positive Covid-19 test in the last 14 days.
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