Another patient on the island of Ireland has died after contracting coronavirus.
The deceased, who passed away at a hospital in the Greater Belfast Area, was elderly and had an underlying health condition.
Northern Ireland's Health Minister Robin Swann said: “I want to express my deep sadness at this death and send my condolences to the patient’s family and friends.
"It is, of course, essential that we respect their privacy at this sad time.
"I would once again appeal to everyone to play their part in fighting the spread of this virus.”
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