One further Covid-19 related death has been recorded by the Department of Health.
Friday's update shows the overall death toll due to the virus in Northern Ireland now stands at 2,141.
According to the dashboard this afternoon, a further 88 people have tested positive for the virus in the last 24 hours, with 2,291 individuals having been tested in the same period.
Over the past seven days, 736 people have tested positive for Covid-19 in Northern Ireland.
At present there are seven Covid positive patients in ICUs across NI.
Meanwhile, Economy Minister Diane Dodds visited Natural Hair Company in Lisburn today to mark the reopening of close contact services under the recent Coronavirus guidelines.
Speaking as she joined owner Martine Broggy as she reopened her business for clients, the Minister said: “This has been a difficult time for many traders and businesses across Northern Ireland. However, we are turning a corner.
"While we still have some ground to cover to return to complete normality, today’s reopening of close contact services and other easements of restrictions such as the re-opening of outdoor visitor attractions and activity centres is another positive next step towards better days ahead.
“Northern Ireland is now in a much better place than it was three months ago and we should keep looking forward. It is my priority to drive economic recovery and the re-opening of all business is so important to achieving this. Of course, every one of us can play our part in making this happen. It is important that anyone availing of these services from today adheres to the guidance to ensure a safe as well as an enjoyable experience.
“I know men and women up and down the country have been counting the days until they could get their hair done! So, it is wonderful to see these services back.”
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