Two further coronavirus-related deaths have been reported in Northern Ireland on Wednesday.
The death toll from the Department of Health now stands at 2,575.
The fatalities are said to have occurred during the current reporting period.
A further 1,339 positive Covid cases have also been recorded in NI today.
This brings the total number of positive cases to 244,851 since the start of the pandemic, according to the Department of Health.
Over the past seven days, the Department said 7,918 individuals have tested positive in Northern Ireland.
According to figures released on Wednesday, there are currently 362 Covid-19 confirmed patients in hospital and 31 in intensive care.
Meanwhile, new coronavirus rules for Northern Ireland will be decided when the Executive meets on Thursday.
Stormont ministers will discuss social distancing in hospitality venues and the mandatory wearing of face coverings.
The Executive is looking towards October 14 as a "significant date" when some Covid-19 rules could be eased in Northern Ireland, First Minister Paul Givan has previously said.
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Key representatives of Northern Ireland’s concert and nightclub industry have called on the Executive to review social distancing as a matter of urgency, and provide a full re-opening date for those venues still closed, or operating at a reduced capacity.
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