Northern Ireland report two deaths and 98 Covid-19 cases

Health Minister Swann has welcomed the news those aged 40-44 will be able to book a jab appointment from Thursday.

Northern Ireland’s Department of Health has confirmed two further Covid-19 related deaths with the death toll standing at 2,123.

According to the NI Department of Health, 98 new cases of Covid-19 have also been reported, bringing the total number of positive cases to 117,919 since the start of the pandemic.