Covid-19: Eleven deaths, 607 new cases in Northern Ireland

ELEVEN more Covid-19 related deaths have been reported in Northern Ireland today.

Another 607 positive cases have been confirmed in the region.

The North’s death toll has risen to 836 and there have now been 45,848 cases in total.

Eight of the 11 fatalities occurred within the last 24 hours, with the other three having previously happened.

At the moment there are 443 patients in Northern Ireland hospitals being treated for Covd-19, with 44 of those in intensive care.