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Andrew Quinn
By Andrew Quinn

Deputy Group Live Editor

Published 28th Feb 2019, 14:03 GMT
Updated 23rd Mar 2020, 17:33 GMT

Two people in Northern Ireland have died after testing positive for COVID-19.

The deceased were both elderly and had underlying health issues - stay with us for all of the latest news, announcements and advice.

Members of the Naval service outside the 3Arena in Dublin as an infectious disease expert has said Ireland will experience a surge in the number of Covid-19 cases before social distancing measures start to make an impact.placeholder image
Members of the Naval service outside the 3Arena in Dublin as an infectious disease expert has said Ireland will experience a surge in the number of Covid-19 cases before social distancing measures start to make an impact. | PA Wire/PA Images
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