The Department of Health has confirmed 1,413 new cases of Covid-19. There are 290 people in hospital who have tested positive for the disease, down two since yesterday.
Of these, the number receiving treatment in intensive care has increased by two to 67. The five day moving average is 1,395.
A week ago, it was 1,407. Northern Ireland reported 1,071 new infections alongside five further Covid-related deaths. Stormont Health Minister Robin Swann confirmed his Department has requested military assistance for the Northern Ireland health service. "Our health service is under pressure as never before," he stated.
Earlier, the National Public Health Emergency Team recommended that the Government proceeds with its plan for a further lifting of