NI records 74 new Covid-19 cases, one further death

There has also been one further death confirmed in the past 24 hours.The total number of deaths in Northern Ireland from Covid-19 now stands at 558 ,while the total number of confirmed cases is 6,299, with 242 people testing positive in the last 7 days.

Health Minister Robin Swann said the number of close contacts linked to positive cases "has more than doubled since July". In a statement today, he said: "This rise may be attributed to the easing of lockdown measures, but may also be explained by relaxing of attitudes to social distancing." He urged people to "stick with it" and to do all they can to prevent the virus taking "hold in our society".

Meanwhile, over 250,000 people have downloaded the Covid-19 tracing app in Northern Ireland, two weeks after its launch. Health Minister Robin Swann: "While the app is still in its infancy, it is really positive and reassuring to see that the app is already helping in preventing spread of Covid-19."

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