One further coronavirus-related death has been reported in Northern Ireland on Monday.
The death toll from the Department of Health now stands at 2,952.
The fatality is said to have occurred during the current reporting period.
A further 2,148 positive Covid cases have also been recorded in NI today.
This brings the total number of positive cases to 355,341 since the start of the pandemic, according to the Department of Health.
Over the past seven days, the Department said 14,632 individuals have tested positive in Northern Ireland.
According to figures released on Monday, there are currently 276 Covid-19 confirmed patients in hospital and 34 in intensive care.
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Meanwhile, it is shaping up to be a critical week for Stormont decision-making on dealing with the Covid-19 pandemic in Northern Ireland.
The rise of the Omicron variant has led to new restrictions in nations across Europe and Northern Ireland is set to follow suit.
A Stormont Executive meeting is scheduled to take place on Wednesday to decide on further measures in a bid to curb the spread of the virus.
However, ministers are also meeting informally in the days beforehand.
Deputy First Minister Michelle O'Neill said action could be announced earlier than Wednesday if necessary.
Ministers are expected to receive further information from health officials on Monday to help understand the potential impact of Omicron on hospitals.
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