Covid-19: 12 deaths and 1,801 cases confirmed in Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland is in the second week of a six-week long lockdown. Picture: PA

A further 12 Covid-related deaths have been recorded in Northern Ireland (NI) and 1,801 people have tested positive for coronvirus in the last 24 hours.

527 people are in hospital with the virus in Northern Ireland and 39 people are receiving treatment in intensive care according to the NI Department of Health.