Nine more people have died in Northern Ireland as a result of contracting COVID-19.
The Department of Health confirms that today a further nine people have sadly lost their lives to Covid-19. Figures today in the recently launched dashboard reported an incorrect figure. The report has been temporarily suspended.
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— Department of Health (@healthdpt) April 21, 2020
Health Minister Robin Swann has expressed his sympathy to the families of those affected.
Meanwhile, NI parties are divided over the plea to re-open cemeteries to the public on a controlled basis.
Cemeteries were closed when the lockdown was announced by the Stormont executive last month, leaving mourning families saddened by the decision.
A further nine people in Northern Ireland have sadly passed away as a result of COVID-19.
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— Department of Health (@healthdpt) April 21, 2020