Covid NI: What percentage of Covid tests are coming back positive in Northern Ireland?

With cases of Coronavirus in Northern Ireland still on the rise, we explore what percentage of Covid test results are coming back positive in your area.

By Sarah McCann, Search and Trends Writer

Published 20th Sep 2021, 11:56 BST

Updated 11th Oct 2021, 17:01 BST

The following areas in Northern Ireland have had a positive Covid test in the seven days from Monday, October 4, 2021 to Sunday, October 10, 2021.

Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon currently have a positive test result rate of 12.5%. There have been 9,384 Covid tests carried out from Monday, October 4, 2021 to Sunday, October 10, 2021, with 1170 people testing positive.

1. Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon - 12.5%

Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon currently have a positive test result rate of 12.5%. There have been 9,384 Covid tests carried out from Monday, October 4, 2021 to Sunday, October 10, 2021, with 1170 people testing positive. Photo: Google Maps

Fermanagh and Omagh currently have a positive test result rate of 12.1%. There have been 5,231 Covid tests carried out from Monday, October 4, 2021 to Sunday, October 10, 2021, with 634 people testing positive.

2. Fermanagh and Omagh - 12.1%

Fermanagh and Omagh currently have a positive test result rate of 12.1%. There have been 5,231 Covid tests carried out from Monday, October 4, 2021 to Sunday, October 10, 2021, with 634 people testing positive. Photo: Google Maps

Mid Ulster currently have a positive test result rate of 11.3%. There have been 6,608 Covid tests carried out from Monday, October 4, 2021 to Sunday, October 10, 2021, with 750 people testing positive.

3. Mid Ulster - 11.3%

Mid Ulster currently have a positive test result rate of 11.3%. There have been 6,608 Covid tests carried out from Monday, October 4, 2021 to Sunday, October 10, 2021, with 750 people testing positive. Photo: Google Maps

Causeway Coast and Glens currently have a positive test result rate of 11%. There have been 6.141 Covid tests carried out from Monday, October 4, 2021 to Sunday, October 10, 2021, with 680 people testing positive.

4. Causeway Coast and Glens - 11%

Causeway Coast and Glens currently have a positive test result rate of 11%. There have been 6.141 Covid tests carried out from Monday, October 4, 2021 to Sunday, October 10, 2021, with 680 people testing positive. Photo: Google Maps

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