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  • Latest update on coronavirus (Covid-19)

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    • Public health policy and advice

    Date published: 22 March 2020

    As of 2pm on Sunday 22 March, testing has resulted in 20 new positive cases, bringing the total number of confirmed cases in Northern Ireland to 128.

    update on coronavirus

    To date two people who tested positive have sadly died.

    The total number of tests completed in Northern Ireland is 2,484.

    People with mild symptoms - new persistent cough and/or fever - should stay at home and self-isolate. They will not require testing and will not therefore be included in testing totals.

    Notes to editors:

    1.    Age and gender characteristics for positive covid-19 cases:

      Age Range

      0-4444
      45 to 6944
      70+40

      Sex

      Male73
      Female55

       

    2.   Detailed information and advice on coronavirus is available from the Public Health Agency

    3. Media queries to Department for Health Information Office on 028 9052 0571. Out of hours contact the Duty Press Officer on 028 9037 8110.
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