Nine further people have died as a result of COVID-19.
There are 549 new cases.
The Department of Health #COVID19 dashboard has been updated with latest data.
549 individuals have tested positive for COVID-19 in the past 24 hours. Sadly, a further 9 deaths have been reported (2 of the deaths were outside the 24 hour period). https://t.co/YN16dmGzhv pic.twitter.com/jadhexJiDT
— Department of Health (@healthdpt) November 17, 2020
COVID-19 is placing a great deal of stress on many people, including those living with addiction. But we are here to tell you that support and advice is out there. You can find more info on resources & services on the #CovidWellbeingNI website>> https://t.co/Gy7p5rnGUt pic.twitter.com/5Ce1sHR9MJ
— Addiction NI (@addictionni) November 17, 2020
Meanwhile, mouthwash is able to kill COVID-19 within 30 seconds of exposure to it in a laboratory, a scientific study has found.
The study found that mouthwashes containing 0.07% of the ingredient cetylpyridinium chloride (CPC) showed ‘promising signs’ of reducing COVID-19.
The findings, which are yet to be peer reviewed, come ahead of a clinical trial to find out whether regular mouthwash can reduce the levels of the virus in saliva.