The Department of Health has reported more than 8,900 new cases of Covid-19 in the last week.
A total of 8,946 positive cases of the virus were reported between October 11 and 17.
And nine postcode areas have recorded more than 200 new cases within this week.
The worst hit postcode areas are:
- BT34 - Warrenpoint, Rathfriland and Kilkeel - 296 cases
- BT36 - Newtownabbey - 285 cases
- BT23 - Newtownards - 247 cases
- BT62 - Portadown - 244 cases
- BT66 - Lurgan/Warringstown/Derrytrasna - 227 cases
- BT82 - Sion Mills/Strabane - 219 cases
- BT38 - Carrickfergus - 216 cases
- BT5 - Braniel/Knock/Gortgrib/Slatady - 212 cases
- BT28 - Ballinderry/Stonyford - 200 cases
- BT30 - Downpatrick/Ardglass/Killough - 199 cases
You can view the full postcode breakdown here.
Meanwhile, a new £3million cancer care unit has been officially opened at the Ulster Hospital in Dundonald.
The new Macmillan Unit is a partnership between the South Eastern Health and Social Care Trust and the Macmillan Cancer Support and was designed with the help of people affected by cancer.
The unit brings together chemotherapy and support services on one site.
It features a new chemotherapy unit with purpose-built assessment and treatment areas, a satellite pharmacy and a Macmillan support centre.
Speaking following a tour of the facility, Health Minister Robin Swann said: “This new unit is a great example of successful partnership working between South Eastern Trust and Macmillan.
“Most importantly people living with cancer are at the heart of this unit and their personal experiences have helped to shape the way it looks and feels, as well as the support it provides.”
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