Four further deaths of patients who had tested positive for Covid-19 have been reported in Northern Ireland.
The Department of Health said there had also been 1,612 new confirmed cases of the virus in the last 24-hour reporting period.
A total of 2,401,296 vaccines have been administered, according to the most recent figures.
Meanwhile, a major drive to boost Northern Ireland's Covid-19 vaccination rates has begun.
The Big Jab Weekend sees mass vaccination centres opening again for first doses for adults amid concerns over the soaring number of Covid cases in the region.
The initiative got off to a good start with reports of queues forming at several vaccination centres.
More than 100 people were at the SSE Arena in Belfast before the doors opened on Saturday and the Western Health Trust reported queues at three centres in its area.
The Belfast Trust said a "great start" had been recorded with queues at Whitla Hall.
About 86% of the population in Northern Ireland have received their first dose of a vaccine, but concerns have been repeatedly expressed about a lower uptake among younger people.
Health Minister Robin Swann said reaching another 5% could cut in half the numbers of people being admitted to hospital with Covid-19.
