Two more deaths related to coronavirus have occurred in Northern Ireland, the UK’s Department of Health confirmed this evening.
They said that Northern Ireland’s total of Covid-19 related deaths is now five.
A patient who was in their eighties and had underlying health conditions has sadly died at Antrim Hospital, Belfast Live reports.
In addition, an earlier death has also been confirmed as Covid-19 related.
Health Minister Robin Swann stated: “My deepest sympathies are extended to the families affected.
“These deaths must never become mere statistics. Behind each of them is a family plunged into grief.”
As of 6pm on Tuesday 24 March, testing has resulted in 24 new positive cases, bringing the total number of confirmed cases in Northern Ireland to 172.
