NI's daily coronavirus infection rate soars to more than 2,000 cases for first time

Good afternoon,

Today's headlines are dominated by yet more sobering coronavirus statistics from the Department of Health which reveal that 2,143 new infections have been recorded in Northern Ireland. There have been another six Covid-related deaths.

This is the biggest daily rise in cases since the pandemic began and the first time the number of infections recorded in 24 hours has risen to more than 2,000.

Meanwhile, approval for the Oxford / AstraZeneca coronavirus vaccine was announced by UK Health Secretary Matt Hancock this morning. The jab is expected to be rolled out in Northern Ireland next week.

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Stay safe,

Valerie Martin,

Head of Content.