No Covid-related deaths in 24 hours and less than 100 people with virus in NI hospitals

There have been no further Covid-related death reported by the Department of Health in Northern Ireland today (Wednesday).

The figures for the past 24 hours are according to the official dashboard.

The ABC Borough accounts for 284 deaths overall. Both Newry, Mourne and Down District and Mid-Ulster accounts for 164 and 201 of those deaths respectively.

The overall total number of deaths recorded by the Department stands at 2,121.

There were a further 88 positive cases reported in the last 24 hours with 10 in Armagh, Banbridge and Craigavon. There was also a further 16 in Newry, Mourne and Down and another eight in Mid-Ulster.

A total of 1,264 individuals were tested.

There are 97 people now in hospital across Northern Ireland as a result of the virus, 12 of whom are in intensive care units.

There are 17 Covid patients in the Southern Trust hospitals, nine of whom are in Craigavon Area Hospital.

There are currently 22 ICU beds available in Northern Ireland.

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