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Orlaith Clinton

NI Covid: Postcodes hit worst by new cases in last week

The Department of Health has reported more than 10,100 new cases of Covid-19 in the last week.

A total of 10,108 positive cases of the virus were reported between September 6 and 12.

And 16 postcode areas have recorded more than 200 new cases within this week.

The worst hit postcode areas are:

  • BT47 - Dungiven/Eglinton areas of Derry - 407 cases

  • BT28 - Stoneyford/Ballinderry Upper - 374 cases

  • BT48 - Creggan/Ballymagowan areas of Derry - 315 cases
  • BT30 - Downpatrick - 296 cases
  • BT62 - Portadown - 273 cases

  • BT40 - Larne - 230 cases

  • BT23 - Newtownards/Comber - 229 cases

  • BT66 - Lurgan - 227 cases

  • BT71 - Coalisland - 220 cases

  • BT78 - Fintona - 219 cases

You can view the full breakdown here.

Meanwhile, a series of walk-in clinics have begun offering first-dose vaccinations to students in campuses across Northern Ireland.

Health Minister Robin Swann said the new Jabbathon drive was an effort to make the vaccine more accessible to the younger generations.

The initiative sees 60 clinics opening across 30 further and higher education campuses throughout September.

Nearly 88% of adults have now received a first dose of a Covid vaccine in Northern Ireland, but concern has been expressed about lower uptake levels among younger age groups.

But the health minister said there was optimism that the new initiative could make a difference.

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