Another three people test positive for COVID-19 in NI - 5,768 tests have now been confirmed - death toll remains 554

The 554 patients who have died in NI can be divided into 291 men and 262 women.

The latest report also reveals there are no patients fighting for their lives with COVID-19 in NI hospitals.

There are presently 13 confirmed cases of COVID -19 in NI Care Homes - and 13 suspected cases.

However, according to the report another three people tested positive for COVID-19 in the last 24 hours.

That means there have been 5,768 positive tests of coronavirus in NI.

There have been 27 positive tests in the last 7 days - and three positive tests

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