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8 Additional Covid 19 Deaths Reported In Northern Ireland.

Thursday, 9 September 2021 16:36

By Ciara Plunkett @plunkettciara

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1,831 new cases confirmed today.

Health authorities in the North are reporting a further 1,831 coronavirus cases.

There have been an additional 8 covid-related deaths.

There are 472 patients being treated in hospitals for the disease in Northern Ireland , with 44 in ICU.

PCR testing at local test sites has been extended to 8pm from TODAY to support increased demand

Rapid COVID-19 (lateral flow) tests can no longer be collected from test sites. There are now 500+ pharmacies across NI where rapid tests can be collected.

➡️https://t.co/XrTmxoDbJN pic.twitter.com/3rnWKob3MT
— Department of Health (@healthdpt) September 9, 2021

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