Another death and three new cases of COVID-19

Another death has occurred in Northern Ireland as a result of COVID-19.

There are three new cases.

The death toll now stands at 536. The fatality occurred outside the 24 hour period.

A total of 757 COVID-19 related deaths have been confirmed in Northern Ireland since the outbreak began. Figures from the Northern Ireland Statistics and Research Agency (NISRA) show that, up to May 29, 381 deaths took place in hospital. A total of 328 occurred in care homes, with eight deaths in hospices and 40 at homes and other locations.

The 757 figure relate to deaths where COVID-19 was mentioned on the death certificate, and does not necessarily indicate the person had tested positive for the novel coronavirus.

While the numbers have remained low, the PSNI and health bodies say there is no room for complacency.

The message remains the same – avoid congregating at beauty spots and maintain social distancing at all times.

Police are also asking people to avoid mass gatherings.

There are fears a second wave could hit the UK.

The number of deaths due to COVID-19 in the UK has passed 40,000.

Elsewhere, Brazil’s death toll has risen to 34,000, making it the third-highest in the world.

The country reported a new record of 1,473 deaths in 24 hours, bringing its overall toll to 34,021 – behind only the United States and Britain.

The US has reported 108,211 deaths due to the virus, while the UK has had 39,987.

Brazil has also confirmed 614,941 infections, the health ministry said – the second-largest caseload in the world, behind the US.

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— Department of Health (@healthdpt) June 3, 2020