Coronavirus: 11 new cases confirmed in NI - total now 45

Eleven new cases of Covid-19 have been confirmed in NI.
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A statement from the Department of Health this afternoon says: “As of 2pm on Sunday 15 March, testing has resulted in 11 new positive cases, bringing the total number of confirmed cases in Northern Ireland to 45.

People with mild symptoms - new persistent cough and/or fever - should stay at home and self-isolate for seven days. They will not require testing.

“Protocols on case reporting are being updated.

“Further information will be provided shortly.”