Covid death toll in Northern Ireland tops 4,000

The number of deaths in Northern Ireland linked to Covid-19 has now topped 4,000 (Liam McBurney/PA)

The number of deaths in Northern Ireland linked to Covid-19 has now topped 4,000.

Another 18 fatalities were recorded in the week December 25-31, according to data compiled by the Northern Ireland Statistics and Research Agency (Nisra).