Fourteen further people have died as a result of COVID-19 in Northern Ireland.
There are 1,566 new cases – this also includes samples taken over the past week.
The Department's #COVID19 dashboard has been updated.
1,566 individuals have tested positive for COVID-19 in past 24 hours (figures may include samples taken on several days over past week). 14 deaths have been reported (1 outside reporting period).https://t.co/YN16dmGzhv pic.twitter.com/P0RQu1XJFB
— Department of Health (@healthdpt) December 29, 2020