Two cases of coronavirus (Covid-19) in Northern Ireland, Department of Health reveal
Two new presumed cases of coronavirus (Covid-19) are being dealt with in NI, it has emerged.
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According to a statement from the Department of Health: “As of 2pm on Wednesday 11 March testing has resulted in two new presumed positive cases bringing the total number of cases in Northern Ireland to 18.
“Both cases are adults and both were secondary transmissions that can be traced to a previously reported case that involved recent travel to Northern Italy.
“The Public Health Agency is currently undertaking contact tracing for both cases.
“In Northern Ireland there have been 246 concluded tests, of which 228 were negative, and 18 were positive.”