Four further people have died as a result of COVID-19 in Northern Ireland.
There are 416 new cases.
The Department of Health #COVID19 dashboard has been updated with latest data.
416 individuals have tested positive for COVID-19 in the past 24 hours. Sadly, 4 deaths have been reported
NEW-Numbers tested by age and LGD each wk since March now included.https://t.co/YN16dmGzhv pic.twitter.com/UhMAb0rAiS
— Department of Health (@healthdpt) December 2, 2020
It comes as the UK has approved the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine. Britain’s regulator, the MHRA, says the vaccine, which offers up to 95% protection against COVID-19 is safe.
Around 800,000 doses of the vaccine are due in the coming days, Pfizer said.
Health Minister Robin Swann has hailed a “hugely significant day for Northern Ireland” with the announcement that the first #COVID19 vaccine has been approved for widespread use.
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— Department of Health (@healthdpt) December 2, 2020