Coronavirus: Six new positive cases in NI - total now 68

The Department of Health has revealed that as of 2pm today testing has resulted in six new positive cases of Coronavirus.

By Gemma Murray

Published 18th Mar 2020, 15:36 BST

Updated 18th Mar 2020, 15:45 BST

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This brings the total number of confirmed cases in Northern Ireland to 68.

A statement from the Departmant of Health said the total number of tests completed in Northern Ireland is 1,482.

The statement adds that people with mild symptoms - new persistent cough and/or fever - should stay at home and self-isolate.

They will not require testing and will not therefore be included in testing totals.