Another person in Northern Ireland has died after contracting Covid-19, figures from the Department of Health have revealed.
The total number of deaths since the pandemic first reached the north is now 544.
Three postive cases were discovered in the last 24 hours, bringing the total number of positive tests in the north to 4,866.
Two poeple with confirmed Covid-19 are on ventilators in ICU and there are confirmed or suspected cases in 68 care homes.
To date, 69,553 people have been tested.
The figures were released after statistics from the Northern Ireland Statistics and Research Agency (Nisra) showed that the overall death toll up to June 12 was 802.
Nisra obtains its statistics using death certificates in which Covid-19 is recorded as a factor by a medical professional, regardless of where the fatality occurred. The Department of Health figures focus primarily on hospital deaths.
Yesterday Health Minister Robin Swann announced plans to pause the shielding advice that was issued to vulnerable people ahead of the coronavirus peak.
From July 31, subject to the rate of community transmission continuing to be low, people will no longer need to shield and should instead follow the same guidance and precautions - such as social distancing - as those considered to be generally vulnerable.
Letters will be issued in the coming days to all those covered by shielding informing them of the planned change.
