By PA reporter
Another 34 people in Northern Ireland have tested positive for coronavirus, according to the Department of Health. The total number of individuals who have tested positive for the virus in the region is now at 6,505.
No further deaths with Covid-19 have been reported leaving the tally in the region, according to the department, at 559.
BREAKING: 34 people have tested positive for coronavirus in the last 24 hours, latest statistics from the @healthdpt confirm. The number of people who have died from the virus in Northern Ireland remains at 559. pic.twitter.com/j1JX3pJnuM
— Q Radio News (@qnewsdesk) August 19, 2020
The number of people allowed to meet indoors in Northern Ireland could be reduced under fresh restrictions aimed at stemming the spread of coronavirus.
Health Minister Robin Swann said the Stormont Executive will discuss a range of potential restrictions when it meets on Thursday.
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