Summary

  • Northern Ireland's infection rate has been climbing over the past week or so

  • The Department of Health says there have been 11,502 positive cases in the previous seven days

  • In total, there have been 2,847 coronavirus-linked deaths in Northern Ireland

  • 390 people with Covid-19 are being in hospital, 33 are in intensive care

Live Reporting

Judith Cummings, Ali Gordon and Emily McGarvey

  1. Good afternoon

    Hello and welcome to BBC News NI's live coverage of the Northern Ireland Executive's press briefing.

    Limiting social contacts, wearing face coverings and working from home are expected to be on today's agenda.

    Stay with us for all the latest news and reaction.