It brings the total here to 16.

A sixth patient has died in the UK after testing positive for coronavirus, NHS England has said.

A statement from West Hertfordshire Hospitals NHS Trust said: "Sadly, we can confirm that a man who was being cared for at Watford General Hospital, and had tested positive for Covid-19, has died.

"The patient, who died in the evening of Monday March 9, was in his early 80s and had underlying health conditions.

"His family has been informed and our thoughts and condolences are with them at this difficult and distressing time."

Marie-Louise Connolly
BBC News NI Health Correspondent

Domiciliary care staff and care home workers have been forgotten about when it comes to official guidance about coronavirus, according to the chief executive of Independent Health Care providers.

Independent Health Care providers work in care homes and looks after people in the community,

The number of confirmed cases of coronavirus in Northern Ireland remains at 12 but that figure is expected to rise when new figures are published this afternoon.

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Pauline Shepherd told BBC News NI there was a lack of official guidance for staff and a serious lack of personal protection equipment across the system.

Older people and especially those with underlying health conditions are particularly vulnerable when it comes to contracting coronavirus.

The Department of Health said it was “finalising an extensive programme of briefing sessions across the health and social care sector and wider society”.

“Independent care providers will obviously be an important part of this engagement," the department added.

It pointed to guidance published last month, external.

Meanwhile, the Western Health Trust has begun restricting visitors, especially among cancer patients.

No wards are closed but the trust said the move was to protect those who are especially vulnerable.

The Republic of Ireland's Euro 2020 play-off against Slovakia will be played behind closed doors.

The move has been made on the instruction of the Slovakian government.

The game will be played in Bratislava on 26 March and the winner will face the winner of the Bosnia-Herzegovina v Northern Ireland tie.

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Trinity College Dublin has announced that lectures will be delivered online from tomorrow and for the rest of the semester rather than in a lecture hall.

However, it said tutorials, seminars and laboratory practicals will all continue to be given while using social distancing protocols.

the university also announced the closure of its Book of Kells exhibition and Old Library, the Science Gallery and the Douglas Hyde Gallery due to the Covid-19 outbreak.

The St Patrick's Day parade in Londonderry has been cancelled amid concerns about the spread of coronavirus.

It follows Monday's decision to cancel the Belfast parade.

All parades and festivals in the Republic of Ireland have also been cancelled.

Derry and Strabane Mayor Michaela Boyle said the decision was taken because public safety was paramount.

She said: "We have been reviewing the situation daily and following the advice of health agencies in relation to Covid19, felt that we should be proactive in our response regarding public events."

Ryanair has announced it has cancelled all international flights to and from Italy from Saturday, until 9 April.

It follows the Italian government's decision to "lock down" the country.

Flights between Italian airports will be cancelled from midnight tonight until 9 April.

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People who are older, those with weakened immune systems and people who have underlying chronic conditions including asthma, diabetes or heart disease are more at risk of severe effects of the coronavirus.

The virus is thought to be spread by coughs and via contaminated surfaces, such as handrails and door handles in public places.

The main practical thing at the moment is to carry on taking sensible steps to reduce your risk of picking up infections.

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If you think you might have coronavirus, you should contact your doctor over the phone or use the online NHS 111 coronavirus service, external. Do not go to a GP surgery, pharmacy or hospital.

Read more: Advice for people with health conditions

Jayne McCormack
BBC News NI political reporter

The first and deputy first ministers will chair a meeting of the Stormont executive later to discuss efforts to deal with the coronavirus outbreak.

Arlene Foster and Michelle O’Neill are returning from London this afternoon.

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Earlier they announced they had cancelled their St Patrick’s Day trip to Washington DC in order to remain in Northern Ireland for further contingency planning.

The meeting of the executive is due to happen at about 17:00 GMT.

A player at Irish Premiership champions Linfield did not take part in the club's training session on Monday night as a precaution against coronavirus.

The player chose to self-isolate following recent contact with a player from junior club Hanover FC, who tested positive for the virus.

Linfield chairman Roy McGivern said the player's action was a precautionary measure.

It was confirmed over the weekend that a player from Portadown-based club Hanover FC had tested positive.

Read more here.

Northern Ireland Secretary Brandon Lewis is travelling to Washington today to attend a number of events to mark St. Patrick’s Day.

Earlier on Tuesday, First Minister Arlene Foster and deputy First Minister Michelle O'Neill announced they had cancelled their visit to the United States due to coronavirus.

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"I am absolutely delighted to be joining the St Patrick’s Day events in Washington this week," Mr Lewis said.

"The last few years have, undoubtedly, represented a period of real challenge for Northern Ireland.

"The three-year absence of a devolved government represented a step in the wrong direction, but I am delighted that the executive is back and the Good Friday Agreement institutions are up and running once again."

Technology giant Apple says it is co-ordinating with local health authorities after one of its employees in Cork tested positive for Covid-19.

It says the staff member is in self-isolation and the risk to others is considered low.

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Apple says it is "continuing to regularly deep clean all our offices and stores".

The Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) is advising those returning to the UK from Italy to stay indoors and avoid contact with other people, external, even if they do not have symptoms.

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Several schools in Northern Ireland have advised staff and students to stay at home after they returned from skiing trips in northern Italy.

Read more: Britons returning from northern Italy told to self-isolate

In this video, the BBC's online health editor Michelle Roberts and digital health reporter Laura Foster examine the advice health officials are giving when it comes to protecting yourself from the virus.

The Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) is advising against all travel to Hubei province in China, external, where the first case of coronavirus was reported in December, and to parts of South Korea.

It is also advising against all but essential travel to Italy and the rest of mainland China.

The FCO is not advising against travel to any other country/territory.

Flights to the worst-hit countries have been affected.

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Check with your airline, tour operator, cruise line or other transport and accommodation providers if you’re concerned about the impact of the coronavirus outbreak on your existing travel plans.

The Association of British Travel Agents (Abta) has published advice for customers, external who are planning to travel to destinations with reported cases of coronavirus.

With regards to travel insurance, the Association of British Insurers has produced information on travel insurance implications, external following the outbreak.

Northern Ireland's Public Health Agency has being sending out regular updates and advice via social media and it has a dedicated website, external.

The next media briefing will be at 14:00 GMT.

John Campbell
BBC News NI economics and business editor

The Royal Economic Society (RES) says it has cancelled its annual conference that was to be held in Belfast due to coronavirus.

The event was due to be hosted by Queen’s University Belfast from 6-8 April.

The RES said they had "reluctantly cancelled" having taken into account the latest available information.

The society says next year's conference will be held at Queen's.

RES president Prof Rachel Griffith said “We are very sad that this year’s conference has had to be cancelled.

"We were looking forward to some fantastic keynotes and some great research being presented."

Registered delegates will be contacted to arrange a refund.