High vaccine uptake sees 'collapse in harm' of Covid-19

The Department of Health has reported 329 new cases of Covid-19. The number of people in intensive care units is 19, down four from yesterday. There are 57 people being treated for the virus. The Department said that daily case numbers may change in future to data review, validation and update. In Northern Ireland, the Department of Health has reported a further 143 Covid-19 infections. No further coronavirus deaths were reported in the past 24 hours. There are 16 confirmed Covid patients in hospital, with none in ICU.