Three more people have tested positive for coronavirus in Northern Ireland.
They are adults who had recently returned from Italy with links to a previously confirmed case.
Northern Ireland’s Department of Health said staff were working to identify those whom the person may have been in contact with to prevent further spread.
Coronaviruses are a large family of viruses that are common across the world. These viruses can cause mild symptoms ranging from a fever and cough to more serious conditions such as severe pneumonia, shortness of breath and breathing difficulties.
In December 2019, a new strain of coronavirus (COVID-19) was first identified in Wuhan City, China. This virus has now spread to other countries.
The Department of Health confirms three new cases of coronavirus in Northern Ireland which brings the total number of cases to seven since testing began
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