A further seven people have died as a result of COVID-19 in Northern Ireland, according to figures released by the Department of Health.
Four of the deaths occurred within the past 24 hours, while the other three were outside this time frame.
A further 20 people have tested positive for the novel coronavirus.
The latest figure brings the death toll in Northern Ireland to 489.
First Minister Arlene Foster has said the NI Executive will consider allowing people to visit their families using social distancing methods.
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