There are 877 new cases of COVID-19 in Northern Ireland. Sadly, three people have died.
The Department of Health #COVID19 dashboard has been updated with latest data.
877 individuals have tested positive for COVID-19 in the past 24 hours. Sadly, three deaths have been reported.https://t.co/YN16dmGzhv pic.twitter.com/Ho9uJTZgG5
— Department of Health (@healthdpt) October 12, 2020
Meanwhile, Northern Ireland’s first and deputy first ministers and the health minister are taking part in a meeting of the UK’s emergency Cobra committee.
There are also plans to bring forward Thursday’s executive meeting dealing with tightening restrictions as cases continue to soar.
However, Education Minister Peter Weir said this morning it was ‘critical’ schools remained open.
There has been speculation they could close for two weeks over half-term.
“There is a strong need as we move ahead to ensure that our children don’t suffer further through loss of learning,” he told BBC’s Good Morning Ulster programme.