The predicted surge in COVID-19 cases is expected over the weekend.
Yesterday, a 12 further deaths were confirmed, taking the total figure to over 1,700.
Admissions to intensive care units have also risen in recent weeks.
The message is – STAY AT HOME.
Evidence suggests the variant of coronavirus that emerged in the UK may be more deadly, Prime Minister Boris Johnson has said.
However, there remains huge uncertainty around the numbers.
This new more infectious variant has already spread across the UK.
Statement by the Department of Health. pic.twitter.com/W5b92ip3sa
— Department of Health (@healthdpt) January 22, 2021
New restrictions are in place to stop the spread of #COVID19.
You may not leave your home without a reasonable excuse.
Visit https://t.co/AWCdjlAaB6 for advice#StayHome pic.twitter.com/MQRwFWcEYJ
— NI Executive (@niexecutive) January 23, 2021