Derry/Strabane COVID-19 rate continues to fall slowly

The seven-day coronavirus rate per 100,000 fell again in Derry and Strabane on Monday.

By Kevin Mullan

Published 18th Jan 2021, 18:26 BST

Updated 18th Jan 2021, 18:32 BST

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Between January 11 and January 17, there were 315 confirmed cases of the virus giving a seven day rate per 100,000 of 209.1, down from a figure of 222.8 that was reported on Sunday.

The rate has fallen consistently for over a fortnight. The only district with a lower rate is Ards and North Down where the equivalent figure is 198.3

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