There are 934 new cases of COVID-19 in Northern Ireland. One further person has died.
The Department of Health #COVID19 dashboard has been updated with latest data.
934 individuals have tested positive for COVID-19 in the past 24 hours. One death has been reported.https://t.co/YN16dmGzhv pic.twitter.com/RDpRGbYNPN
— Department of Health (@healthdpt) October 2, 2020
On Wednesday, a record number of new cases – 424 – was confirmed.
Meanwhile, Northern Ireland may require a COVID-19 ‘circuit breaker this winter, according to the Chief Scientific Adviser Prof Ian Young.
This could mean the country goes into lockdown for around two weeks, to slow the spread of the coronavirus.
Speaking on the Stephen Nolan Show, Prof Young said Northern Ireland is facing a ‘difficult six months.’
The Department of Health today published the weekly results from its #COVID19 Infection Survey (CIS).
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— Department of Health (@healthdpt) October 2, 2020