Tragically, eight further people have passed away after fighting the deadly virus, the Department of Health has confirmed.
The latest figures were released in a statement by the National Public Health Emergency Team on Sunday evening.The stark message followed news that a record 1,421 patients were being treated for the virus in hospitals nationwide, with 120 people in intensive care. Mr Reid said the best support the public can now give to health workers is to avoid getting sick with Covid-19."Our health system is under increasing strain. The best support we can all now give, is to avoid getting sick with Covid.The number of people hospitalised due to the virus has more than quadrupled in the past two weeks, as 321 people were in hospital with the virus on December 27.For all the latest Covid-19 information, follow our dedicated LIVE BLOG.