Nine new cases of coronavirus in NI – total now 86

Nine new positive cases of coronavirus have been confirmed in Northern Ireland.

It brings the total number to 86.


Those are the statistics as of 2pm on Friday (20 March), according to the Department of Health.

To date one person who tested positive has sadly died.

The total number of tests completed in Northern Ireland is 1,816.

People are being reminded that if they have mild symptoms – a new persistent cough and/or fever – should stay at home and self-isolate. They will not require testing and will not therefore be included in testing totals.

Meanwhile people across Northern Ireland have been self-quarantining.

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