Fifteen more people have died as a result of COVID-19.
Figures from the Department of Health released today (Friday, May 15) show that the death toll here has now risen to 469.
Nine of the deaths occurred within the past 24 hours, and six outside of this period.
There are 26 new cases.
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— Department of Health (@healthdpt) May 15, 2020
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