The death toll in Northern Ireland due to Covid-19 has risen to 524 after another person died in the last 24 hours from the disease.

The latest statistics from the Department of Health are mainly from hospital fatalities where a person has tested positive.

Northern Ireland Statistics and Research Agency (NISRA) data shows death toll reached 716 by May 22 and this includes care homes/ in the community/hospice and hospitals.

The statistics show that Fermanagh and Omagh is still the least affected area with 10 deaths confirmed, however the Northern Ireland Statistics and Research Agency (NISRA) reported there were 16 deaths in the districts up until May 22.

12 indivduals tested positive for coronavirus in Northern Ireland with 824 people tested in the latest 24 hour reporting period.

It brings the total of positve cases in Northern Ireland to 4,728 with Fermanagh and Omagh having 82 positive cases, an increase of 2.