Another four people have died after contracting Covid-19, the Department of Health confirmed this afternoon.
The total number of deaths recorded since the pandemic began now stands at 2,579.
A further 1,305 new cases of the virus were also recorded in the most recent 24-hour reporting period.
This morning, there were 359 Covid-positive patients in hospital, of whom 33 were in intensive care. Of these patients, 26 are on ventilators.
The north's hospitals are over capacity by 117 beds.
There are currently 66 outbreaks in care homes.
A total of 2,542,757 vaccines have been administered.
Today's figures were released as the Stormont Executive is to consider further relaxations to Covid-19 rules, with the restrictions on the hospitality sector set to be a key focus.
Last month First Minister Paul Givan signalled that October 14 could see significant changes to coronavirus measures that continue to apply in the north, but that any moves would be subject to Executive approval today.
Deputy First Minister Michelle O’Neill has struck a cautious note on the prospect of major relaxations, stressing the need for a precautionary approach to ensure the under-pressure health service is not overwhelmed by a fresh surge in cases.
Meanwhile, there have been a further 1,207 confirmed cases of Covid-19 in the Republic of Ireland.
As of this morning, there were 355 patients in hospital with the disease, with 69 in intensive care.
