An additional 156 cases of Covid-19 and two further deaths have been reported to the Department of Health.
"It is vital that people all across the country follow the public health advice. If you have any symptoms, isolate and contact your GP by phone immediately."It is understood the woman was confirmed as having coronavirus yesterday. The woman has been in quarantine since her incarceration and has not mixed with other prisoners and remains in isolation.
Mr Reid said that the mean "end to end" time from referral to the completion of contact tracing is now down to 2.1 days. Mr Donnelly also revealed that an expert review body on nursing and midwifery has begun its programme of work. "Its findings will form a key part of the reform of our health service."
Yesterday we had the highest number of #Covid tests ever done in 1 day. Time from referral to completion of contact tracing now 2.1 days. Mass rollout for nursing homes, direct provision and meat plants underway. Well done the @HSELive & all involved. 👏https://t.co/gjTdmvI2gw