Two more people have died as a result of COVID-19 in Northern Ireland.
An alarming 163 new cases have been confirmed.
The Department of Health #COVID19 dashboard has been updated with latest data.
163 individuals have tested positive for COVID-19 in the past 24 hours. Two deaths have been recorded.https://t.co/YN16dmGzhv pic.twitter.com/Z2mb3e0T3H
— Department of Health (@healthdpt) September 18, 2020
And West Tyrone MLA Daniel McCrossan has confirmed he has tested positive for the coronavirus.
This wk I'd a test for Covid-19. On Tues my result returned negative. Since, a member of household has tested positive. I'd another test yesterday evening & have now tested positive for Covid-19.
I will continue to be in isolation & to help & support people from home. Stay safe
— Daniel McCrossan MLA ??? (@McCrossanMLA) September 18, 2020