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Belfast Live
Health
Ryan Smith

No coronavirus deaths in Northern Ireland and fewer than 100 cases recorded

The Department of Health has confirmed that no people have died relating to Covid-19 in Northern Ireland in the last 24 hours.

The dashboard also confirms that fewer than 100 people have tested positive in the same time period.

A total of 84 people tested positive here.

Meanwhile, Health Minister Robin Swann has urged the public to celebrate Easter safely.

He said: "Once again, we are facing a holiday weekend with restrictions on our lives.

“I totally understand the widespread frustration and indeed share it. But I would appeal to people not to let their frustrations affect their judgement. These restrictions are in place to protect us from a vicious virus that has brought great tragedy to so many families.

“When we are following them, we are helping keep ourselves and others safe – and helping our community get to a better place.

“We are continuing to make good progress. The statistics on Covid-19 have been moving steadily in the right direction and more than three quarters of a million people in Northern Ireland have received their first vaccine dose.

“We are on a pathway towards gradually easing restrictions. The return of schools and expansion of outdoor activities are the first careful steps on this route map."

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