As of 2pm on Sunday 22 March, testing has resulted in 20 new positive cases, bringing the total number of confirmed cases in Northern Ireland to 128.
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To date two people who tested positive have sadly died.
The total number of tests completed in Northern Ireland is 2,484.
People with mild symptoms - new persistent cough and/or fever - should stay at home and self-isolate. They will not require testing and will not therefore be included in testing totals.
Notes to editors:
- Age and gender characteristics for positive covid-19 cases:
Age Range
0-44 44 45 to 69 44 70+ 40 Sex
Male 73 Female 55 -
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