Slight increase in number of Covid-19 related deaths recorded by NISRA

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Subscribe              Mar 19, 2021           Dear reader The Northern Ireland Statistics and Research Agency (NISRA) has recorded a slight increase in the number of Covid-19 related deaths in the Province in the week to March 12, 2021. The latest figures published by NISRA show that 30 deaths involving Covid-19 occurred in the week between March 6 and 12, compared to the 22 Covid-19 related deaths in the week to March 5. The latest daily Covid-19 statistics from the Department of Health meanwhile, show that three more people who tested positive for the virus have died in Northern Ireland. Another 137 positive Covid-19 tests were recorded in the last 24 hours.  Northern Ireland has reached another unfortunate milestone with the first anniversary of the first coronavirus death in Northern Ireland. Talking about that anniversary Health Minister Robin Swann insisted better days were to come but warned of the threat still posed by the virus.The Covid-linked death of an older man with an underlying health condition was reported on March 19, 2020. I hope are able to enjoy your weekend in these difficult times.   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.             Slight increase in number of Covid-19 related deaths recorded by NISRA           The Northern Ireland Statistics and Research Agency (NISRA) has recorded a slight increase in the number of Covid-19 related deaths in the week to March 12, 2021.                 Adults living with children are not at an increased risk of catching Covid - according to new research   Adults living in a household with children have been found to not be at a noticeably increased risk of contracting Covid.           Prime Minister to receive AstraZeneca jab as he urges public to get Covid vaccine 'when your turn comes'   Prime Minister Boris Johnson is to receive his first coronavirus vaccine dose today (Fri 19 March), and has urged others to get the jab when they are invited to receive it.           Women showing higher levels of depression than men in lockdown   Research suggests increased loneliness due to diminished social interactions is key driver, reports Joanne Savage           Heartfelt appeal for teachers in special schools to get Covid-19 vaccine   The husband of a teacher in a Special School has made a heartfelt appeal for teachers who work in this sector to get their vaccine "as a matter of priority".           Risk of Covid reinfection is low - but over-65s are most at risk   The majority of people who catch Covid-19 will be protected for at least six months, although those over-65 are more vulnerable to reinfection, according to a new study                 View more news

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