Summary

  • On Wednesday, NI announced nine new Covid-related deaths, bringing the total to 338

  • Across the UK there have been 26,097, confirmed Covid-linked deaths

  • Official UK figures include deaths in the community, such as in care homes, for the first time.

  • In the Republic of Ireland, 31 more deaths were announced on Wednesday, with the number of deaths there now standing at 1,190

  • NI testing being ramped up

  • Murals pay tribute to health workers

Live Reporting

Ross McKee, Ciara Colhoun, Michael McBride and Luke Sproule

  1. Goodnight from us

    Juliann McAllister contacted us earlier about a mural her husband has painted at Glencairn Way in north Belfast showing support for frontline workers as the battle against Covid-19 continues.

    It is another example of solidarity with the NHS that is being shown in so many communities.

    We'll leave it here tonight, but will be back again at 07:30 BST to keep you up to date with developments.

    Take care and goodnight from the team at BBC News NI.

    A mural of a rainbow painted in support of frontline NHS workersJuliann McAllister

  2. PSNI 'appears to have eased back on fines'

    BBC NI Home Affairs Correspondent Julian O'Neill has provided some context around the PSNI's issuing of fines with regard to Covid-19 regulations.

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