Three further coronavirus-related deaths have been reported in Northern Ireland on Monday.
The death toll from the Department of Health now stands at 2,251.
The fatalities are said to have occurred during the current reporting period.
A further 1,306 positive Covid cases have also been recorded in NI today.
This brings the total number of positive cases to 176,903 since the start of the pandemic, according to the Department of Health.
Over the past seven days, the Department said 9,991 individuals have tested positive in Northern Ireland.
According to figures released on Monday, there are currently 334 Covid-19 confirmed patients in hospital and 47 in intensive care.
Meanwhile, doctors in Northern Ireland have expressed concern at the increasing number of patients and hospital visitors who are not wearing masks.
The BMA said there were also more people refusing to take Covid-19 tests before coming for hospital appointments or when attending emergency departments.
Dr David Farren, deputy chair of BMA Northern Ireland's consultants committee, said staff were facing aggressive behaviour when they challenged non-compliance.
"We are seeing an increasing number of patients who are refusing to wear face coverings, which remain a requirement in government-owned buildings, and are refusing to have a Covid test when attending hospital for assessment or admission," he said.
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