NI minister reveals sudden death increase came after officials probed figures

The Department of Health on Wednesday announced that the number of Covid-19-related deaths had increased by 34 to 250.

Wed, 22 Apr, 2020 - 23:23

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Northern Ireland’s health minister has revealed a sudden steep increase in the coronavirus death toll came after he instructed his officials to look into the figure.

The Department of Health on Wednesday announced that the number of Covid-19-related deaths had increased by 34 to 250.

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