Three more people have died as a result of COVID-19 in Northern Ireland.
There are 913 new cases.
The Department of Health #COVID19 dashboard has been updated with latest data
913 individuals have tested positive for COVID-19 in the past 24 hours. Sadly, 3 further deaths have been reported.https://t.co/YN16dmGzhv pic.twitter.com/1z0s8VO9yq
— Department of Health (@healthdpt) October 20, 2020
And 1,491 positive cases of COVID-19 have been recorded in Northern Ireland’s schools since the new term began in August, according to Education Minister Peter Weir.
That figure covers teachers, staff and students.
Schools have just begun a two-week break, aimed at slowing the spread of the coronavirus.