Two Covid deaths in Northern Ireland reported along with 1,320 new cases

Two further deaths of patients who had tested positive for Covid-19 have been reported in Northern Ireland.
A nurse cares for a Covid patient in an ICU (Intensive Care Unit).A nurse cares for a Covid patient in an ICU (Intensive Care Unit).
A nurse cares for a Covid patient in an ICU (Intensive Care Unit).

The Department of Health said there had also been 1,320 new confirmed cases in the last 24-hour reporting period.

On Wednesday morning there were 346 Covid-19 patients in hospital, with 29 in intensive care.