Four further coronavirus-related deaths have been reported in Northern Ireland on Tuesday.
The death toll from the Department of Health now stands at 2,847.
The fatalities are said to have occurred during the current reporting period.
A further 1,476 positive Covid cases have also been recorded in NI today.
This brings the total number of positive cases to 307,527 since the start of the pandemic, according to the Department of Health.
Over the past seven days, the Department said 11,502 individuals have tested positive in Northern Ireland.
According to figures released on Tuesday, there are currently 390 Covid-19 confirmed patients in hospital and 33 in intensive care.
Meanwhile, the NI Executive has agreed a range of new measures recommended by the Health Minister.
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Ministers are strengthening the message that people should work from home where possible and to limit social contacts.
In a joint statement issued on Tuesday afternoon, ministers urged the public to do everything they can to "ensure we halt the spread of Covid as we approach Christmas".
"Covid-19 has once again taken a firm grip across our society," the statement said.
"Community transmission of the virus is increasing. Hospital admissions are rising and modelling indicates that admissions will increase further in the coming weeks.
"The clear advice from public health experts is that an intervention is now required.
"Our people – individuals, families, communities and businesses - have been through so much during this pandemic. Our collective aim is to reduce pressure on our hospitals, while allowing our society and the economy to remain open as fully and safely as possible.
"That means we all need to take action to prevent a worsening of the situation that would potentially require more severe measures.
"We met again today to discuss further steps that are needed to help break the chain of transmission."
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