by Q Radio News
Nine more people have died with coronavirus in Northern Ireland since yesterday.
It brings the total number of deaths in the region recorded by the Public Health Agency to 216.
There was some confusion around the latest death figures after the Department of Health's new dashboard reported an incorrect figure.
It has now been temporarily suspended.
The Department of Health confirms that today a further nine people have sadly lost their lives to Covid-19. Figures today in the recently launched dashboard reported an incorrect figure. The report has been temporarily suspended.
— Department of Health (@healthdpt) April 21, 2020
The Department apologises for any inconvenience pic.twitter.com/SuEV2VR6WE
Meanwhile, during the executive's daily press conference Deputy First Minister Michelle O'Neill paid tribute to those who have lost their lives.
She said "I begin each day by recognising all those who have died because it's important we keep all those who have died at the forefront of our minds.
"It reflects the importance of why we're doing what we're doing."
Meanwhile First Minister Arlene Foster said people here must continue to stick to social distancing measures to stay lives.
She also says we are no where near considering removing restrictions in Northern Ireland.
"We are not out of the woods, nor will we seek to make a dash to the exit.
"To do so would be foolish and to risk a second wave and undo all of the good work, we have been collectively doing over the last few weeks."
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