2,000 Covid-19 deaths in NI a ‘harsh reminder we cannot be complacent’

Northern Ireland Health Minister Robin Swann (Liam McBurney/PA)

The milestone of 2,000 Covid-19 deaths in Northern Ireland serves as a harsh reminder that the battle against the virus is far from over, the Health Minister has said.

The number of fatalities recorded by Stormont’s Department of Health reached 2,000 on Monday, after a further four Covid-19 linked deaths were confirmed.