As of 2pm on Friday 20 March, testing has resulted in nine new positive cases, bringing the total number of confirmed cases in Northern Ireland to 86.
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To date 1 person who tested positive has sadly died.
The total number of tests completed in Northern Ireland is 1,816.
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:
- Further information on demographics and geographic location of confirmed cases will be provided next week.
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