Covid-19: Thirteen deaths, 505 new cases in Northern Ireland

ANOTHER 13 Covid-19 related deaths have been reported in Northern Ireland.

A further 505 positive cases of the coronavirus have been recorded in the region.

Since the outbreak, there have been 1,196 deaths and 61,942 cases in Northern Ireland.

All 13 of the deaths recorded today occurred in the past 24 hours.

Today’s figures come as some Stormont ministers have asked for a emergency Executive meeting over Covid-19 restrictions.