Three further people have died as a result of COVID-19 in Northern Ireland.
There are 7,133 new cases.
The figures comes as people in Northern Ireland who get a positive lateral flow test no longer need a PCR test to confirm that result.
The Department of Health says those who test positive on a lateral flow test should assume that they have the virus and self-isolate immediately.
The current isolation period lasts seven days, with a negative lateral flow test required on day six and seven.
NI #COVID19 data has been updated:
📊7,133 positive cases and sadly, three deaths have been reported in the past 24 hours.
💉3,538,916 vaccines administered in total.
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