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Orlaith Clinton

NI Covid: Six further deaths reported by Department of Health

The Department of Health has reported a further six coronavirus related deaths in Northern Ireland.

Sunday's update also shows a rise in positive cases of the virus by 1,020 over the last 24 hour reporting period.

The deaths recorded today also occurred in the last 24 hours.

And 2,515,628 Covid-19 vaccines have been administered in total across Northern Ireland.

Meanwhile, a Covid-19 vaccine passport scheme is set to be discussed by Stormont ministers.

SDLP minister Nichola Mallon said such an initiative could create a "sustainable pathway out of the remaining restrictions", and expressed frustration that it has not yet been taken forward.

Ministers are due to meet on Monday to look at the current social distancing rules and consider what mitigations could be introduced to change them.

Last week, deputy First Minister Michelle O'Neill said she retained human rights concerns around the use of vaccine certification but suggested it may be required for the "greater good".

First Minister Paul Givan said he had concerns about requiring people to prove vaccination in order to gain entry to hospitality venues, noting that thousands of unvaccinated people would be denied access.

Stormont officials have been examining policy issues around using vaccine certification in Northern Ireland and assessing the logistical requirements of rolling out such a system.

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