Seven further people have died as a result of COVID-19 in Northern Ireland – four within the past 24 hours and three outside this period.
There are 863 new cases.
The Department of Health #COVID19 dashboard has been updated with latest data.
863 individuals have tested positive for COVID-19 in the past 24 hours. Four deaths have been reported within the past 24 hours, three have been reported outside this period.https://t.co/YN16dmGzhv pic.twitter.com/vf1xXMko00
— Department of Health (@healthdpt) October 13, 2020
The figures have just been released by the Department of Health.
Meanwhile, Stormont ministers will meet today, amid growing pressure to consider new restrictions in Northern Ireland.
Health officials say restrictions should be in place for four to six weeks to have the maximum impact. The NI Executive will consider proposals from Health Minister Robin Swann.