Revealed: NI Covid-19 related deaths by occupation

NISRA has published in depth analysis of the number of COVID-19 related deaths in Northern Ireland.

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News   What's On   Lifestyle              Jun 17, 2020           Good afternoon everyone On Wednesday we discovered a great deal more about the deaths related to coronavirus in Northern Ireland.   The NI Executive published more detailed information around the age, occupation and affluence of those who died from a Covid-19 related condition. The Executive revealed that four of those who have died with Covid-19 in the Province were healthcare workers while the statistics showed that the vast majority of fatalities came in the over-75 age bracket.  Overall, men in Northern Ireland (as in other parts of the world) have been disproportionately affected with 60.4 deaths per 100,000 people compared to women at 40.4, as have people living areas with the highest population density. One more death related to the virus was announced by the Department of Health here on Wednesday, taking the total number to 543. Another eight people have tested positive for the virus in Northern Ireland.  A lot has been said and written about the economic difficulties the lockdown has caused Northern Ireland, and indeed the likely impact ahead, but it is worth highlighting that more and more stores are reopening.  Primark will be the latest retail giant to open its doors again in Belfast on Thursday, so there is reason to be optimistic.  Take care out there.  Alistair Bushe, Editor  Want total access to all of our online content? You can subscribe to our website, newsletter.co.uk for just £1 a month for 3 months - and it couldn't be easier. Signing up will get you faster-loading articles, fewer adverts and access to exclusive content and events when we run them. To learn more, visit our Subscriptions page here.           Revealed: NI Covid-19 related deaths by occupation           NISRA has published in depth analysis of the number of COVID-19 related deaths in Northern Ireland.                 Death toll in NI with Covid-19 rises to 543   The death toll now stands at 543 after another person died with COVID-19.           Covid deaths by region   Today saw another single death linked to Covid-19 in the Province – bringing the total to nine in the past fortnight.           Four healthcare workers among NI Covid-19 fatalities   Four heathcare workers in Northern Ireland are now known to have died as a result of the coronavirus pandemic.           Firefighters tackle more than 6,000 NI blazes during pandemic   Firefighters have tackled more than 6,000 blazes in Northern Ireland during the coronavirus pandemic.           Ombudsman to probe policing of Black Lives Matter protests   The Police Ombudsman's Office has disclosed that an investigation is underway into how the PSNI have enforced the Coronavirus Public Health Regulations at large public gatherings.           Executive pledge on free school meals – if money can be found   Arlene Foster has agreed in principle for money to be given to families whose children normally qualify for free school meals           Northern Ireland faces a 'deep and prolonged economic downturn'   Northern Ireland will inevitably face a "deep and prolonged economic downturn", a report has found.           NI coronavirus trend shows numbers of fatalities are flatlining   Province-wide data from the Department of Health shows the trend of few-to-none fatalities is continuing.           Patient 'kicked doctor, spat blood at police, then claimed he had coronavirus'   A patient allegedly kicked a doctor in the chest and spat blood over a policeman's face before claiming to have Covid-19, a court heard.           Life-saving drug to be rolled out across Northern Ireland ahead of second Covid wave   A new life-saving drug is to be rolled out across Northern Ireland ahead of a second wave of the virus.                 View more on Coronavirus

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