Coronavirus briefing: Northern Ireland death toll increases to 36

The number of deaths with coronavirus in NI now stands at 36 after six more deaths in the last 24 hours.

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News   What's On   Lifestyle              Apr 2, 2020           Dear reader, The Covid-19 story took another twist on Thursday when a DUP councillor, John Carson, blamed the pandemic on the legislation of abortion and same sex marriage in Northern Ireland.  Mr Carson has received severe criticism for the post he made on Facebook and the DUP have distanced themselves from his views. Mr Carson subsequently issued an apology. You can subscribe to newsletter.co.uk and enjoy unlimited access to the best Northern Irish and UK news and information online and on our app. With a digital subscription, you can read more than 5 articles, see fewer ads, enjoy faster load times, and get access to exclusive newsletters and content. Visit www.newsletter.co.uk/subscriptions now to sign up. Many thanks Alistair Bushe , Editor Here are some of the day's main developments: The number of deaths with coronavirus in NI now stands at 36 after six more people died in the last 24 hours. The PHA report adds that the cumulative number of laboratory confirmed COVID-19 cases in NI is now 774. So far 6,899 people have been tested. A trainee medic from Co Down has returned home after finding herself stranded in Peru, but despite the over-riding emotions she has to keep her distance from her family. Amy Brennan from Hillsborough had to wait almost two weeks to get a repatriation flight after returning from a mountain hike to find the entire country had shut down. A total of 2,921 have now died in the UK from coronavirus. That is an increase of more than 500 on yesterday. It is still vital that people follow social distancing advice. The full guidance can be found here             Six more people die with COVID-19 in NI bringing death-toll to 36 - number of cases in your area revealed           The number of deaths with coronavirus in NI now stands at 36 after six more deaths in the last 24 hours.                 Judge issues stark warning to those who spit on police   Defendants accused of spitting on police officers during the current Covid-19 crisis are being "woefully undercharged", a judge insisted.                 View more on Coronavirus

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