Coronavirus NI: Fifth person in UK dies from COVID-19 - Two NI schools forced to shut after student tests positive for Coronavirus - Ireland v France Six Nations match postponed

Hello and welcome to our dedicated Coronavirus COVID-19 Northern Ireland blog - the latest news is a fifth person in UK dies from COVID-19.

It’s Social Media Editor, Andrew Quinn, here with you for the rest of the day - stay with us for all the latest news and advice concerning the Coronavirus COVID-19 in Northern Ireland of which there are 12 confirmed cases so far.

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