An elderly person with an underlying medical condition has become the second person to die in Northern Ireland after testing positive for coronavirus.
That’s according to the country’s Department of Health.
Health Minister Robin Swann said: “My deepest condolences go to the friends and family of this patient. This heart-breaking news on Mother’s Day should bring it home to every one of us that coronavirus is a real and present danger across our community.
“It is essential that we that we all follow the public health advice on keeping a safe distance, washing our hands and staying at home. We all must ensure we reduce our social interactions, we must not make unnecessary visits or take unnecessary journeys.
“We have received concerning reports of a minority of people who are flouting our social distancing advice. These behaviours are putting the people themselves, their families and their friends and neighbours at risk.
“Coronavirus is a threat across generations and all walks of life. We all need to unite to fight against it.”
There have now been 128 cases of coronavirus in Northern Ireland.
That’s an increase of 20 cases from Saturday.
And an Irish man who attended the Cheltenham festival two weeks ago has tested positive for Covid-19.
The man is not seriously ill and has not required hospitalisation.
However, he has been told to remain in isolation.
Primark will also close all 189 of its UK stores tonight due to the outbreak.