6 further covid-19 related deaths and 1,194 cases confirmed in NI

By Q Radio News

A further six covid-19 related deaths have been confirmed in Northern Ireland in the past 24 hours. 

The Department of Health has also reported 1,194 positive cases of the virus during the same period. 

To date, 2,715,731 vaccines have been administered in the region in total. 

NI #COVID19 data has been updated:

📊1,194 positive cases and sadly, 6 deaths have been reported in the past 24 hours.

💉2,715,731 vaccines administered in total.

Vaccines ➡️ https://t.co/Yfa0hHVmRL

The COVID-19 dashboard will be updated on Monday 8 November. pic.twitter.com/7liu0hMBQt

— Department of Health (@healthdpt) November 6, 2021

The Department of Health's full dashboard will be updated on Monday with more detailed statistics.

Meanwhile, in the Republic of Ireland the Department of Health has reported a further 3,685 confirmed cases of Covid-19.

The department said that as of 8am, 444 Covid-19 patients are in hospital, of whom 74 are in intensive care units.

There are 19 fewer people in hospital than at the same time yesterday, while the number in ICU is down two.

The @hpscireland has today been notified of 3,685* confirmed cases of #COVID19.

As of 8am today, 444 COVID-19 patients are hospitalised, of which 74 are in ICU.

*Daily case numbers may change due to future data validation.

— Department of Health (@roinnslainte) November 6, 2021