Coronavirus: No deaths reported today in NI by Department of Health - death toll remains 514 - 28 new cases reported after testing positive

However the death toll for Northern Ireland remains 514.

See the Department of Health dashboard here

According to the statistics another 28 people tested positive for the virus - out of 687 individuals tested.

The report also details that there are 69 confirmed COVID-19 outbreaks in Care Homes in Northern Ireland and 37 suspected COVID-19 cases.

And it has emerged that nine people are now fighting the virus in Intensive Care in Northern Ireland.

Meanwhile there are 544 patients in NI hospitals who have suspected or confirmed cases of COVID-19.

Today - Tuesday - was the first day since March 18 that no deaths have been reported in Northern Ireland.

The total across the UK stands at 36,914 after 121 more deaths on Monday.

And, in the Republic of Ireland, no new deaths related to Covid-19 were recorded on Monday - its total is 1,606.

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