Six deaths and 923 new cases of Covid-19 confirmed in Northern Ireland

This afternoon SIX NEW DEATHS have been confirmed in Northern Ireland, bringing the total number of Covid-19 deaths since the virus outbreak in the north to 645.

In its latest update, the Northern Ireland Department of Health reported that 923 new cases of Covid-19 have been confirmed.

The total number of positive cases is now 33,209.

There are currently 309 hospitalized patients with a confirmed case of Covid-19, 34 of whom are in the ICU.

There are 92 active outbreaks of Covid-19 in nursing homes in Northern Ireland.

In the past seven days, 2,609 people between the ages of 20 and 39 have tested positive for Covid-19, along with 2,093 between the ages of 40 and 59.

The number of cases has been lower among those between 60 and 79 years old, where there have been 975 positive cases in the last week, and between birth and 19 years, of which 917 have received a positive result.

Health Minister Robin Swann told the Assembly yesterday that the rate of increase in Covid-19 cases in Northern Ireland has slowed compared to last week.

“The tests have been stable during that period,” Swann said. “However, there has been a progressive increase in Covid-19 hospital patients.”

“We are now very close to the highs experienced during the first wave, and indeed some [health and social care] The trusts have far exceeded the level experienced by them in April, “he said.

Swann said that due to infections or self-isolation among healthcare personnel, there have been interruptions in some front-line services, including the postponement of some cancer procedures.

“Since next Monday I have requested that all patients whose cancer surgery was canceled in the last few days be given a new date,” he said.

Swann said it was “essential” that “everyone take all necessary precautions to take care of themselves and others.”