Covid-19: 1,500 cases and 20 new deaths confirmed in Northern Ireland

The total Covid-19 related deaths figure has now reached 1,895, the Northern Ireland Statistics and Research Agency (Nisra) said. Picture: PA

Health authorities in Northern Ireland have confirmed 1,500 people have tested positive for Covid-19. 

20 further Covid-related deaths have been recorded too, bringing the total number of coronavirus fatalities to 1,434 in the North.