Coronavirus: 24 new cases in the north brings total to 172

The Department of Health today confirmed the total of COVID-19 related deaths in the north is now five.

By The Newsroom

Published 24th Mar 2020, 19:14 BST

Updated 24th Mar 2020, 19:16 BST

A patient who was in their eighties and had underlying health conditions has sadly died at Antrim Hospital.

In addition, an earlier death has also been confirmed as COVID-19 related.

Health Minister Robin Swann stated: “My deepest sympathies are extended to the families affected.

“These deaths must never become mere statistics. Behind each of them is a family plunged into grief.”

As of 6 p.m. on Tuesday, March 24, testing has resulted in 24 new positive cases, bringing the total number of confirmed cases in the north to 172.