By Q Radio and PA
There have been 726 new confirmed cases of Covid-19 in Northern Ireland in the last 24 hours.
There has been one further death reported by the Department of Health.
The death toll recorded by the department now stands at 583.
More than 3,000 positive tests have been confirmed here in just seven days.
Nine patients with Coronavirus are in ICU.
The latest figures show that the infection rate in Derry City and Strabane has increased to 478.5 per 100,000 of the population.
The rate in the Newry, Mourne and Down council area is up to 268.6 while Belfast has also risen to 192.
The area with the next highest prevalence is Mid Ulster at 171.5.
The figures come as Stormont's chief scientific adviser urged residents here yesterday, to prepare for the potential of multiple winter lockdowns.
Professor Ian Young said it is not yet certain whether intensive periods of lockdown will be required to halt the spread of the coronavirus but that it would be “sensible” for the public to plan on that basis.
His comments came after the devolved executive’s chief medical officer, Dr Michael McBride, also advised people to prepare for a potential second lockdown.
The Stormont Executive announced a wide-ranging series of restrictions for the Derry City and Strabane Council area on Thursday in an effort to stem the spiralling Covid-19 infection numbers in the north-west of Northern Ireland.
They include hospitality businesses being limited to takeaway, delivery and outdoor dining, and a call to avoid unnecessary travel.
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