Covid-19 in NI: 516 new cases and 12 further deaths

Samples are taken at a coronavirus testing facility. Picture: File photo

Another 12 people have died with Covid-19 in Northern Ireland, and there are 516 new cases.

Over 2,700 people were tested in the space of 24 hours, with a positivity rate of 19%.

Four of the deaths reported today took place some time ago.

There are 409 people in hospital with Covid in the North - with 49 in intensive care.