The Department of Health is reporting no new Covid-19 related deaths for the fifth day.

The last recorded death was on Friday, July 3. Since then the total number has remained unchanged at 554. 

In the last seven days there have been 25 positive tests in the country, with four individuals testing positive in the previous 24 hour reporting period according to Wednesday's update. 

It brings the total to 5,765 out of 116,954 individuals tested.

Fermanagh and Omagh Local Government District remains the least affected area with 180 positive individuals. There have been two positive tests in the last two weeks in the district. 

The area has 11 deaths, however the Northern Ireland Statistics and Research Agency (NISRA) reported there were 16 deaths in the district up until June 26.

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

NISRA data shows death toll reached 826 by June 26 and this includes care homes/ in the community/hospice and hospitals.

The new data collection by the department refers to both Health and Social Care (HSC) Trust Laboratory completed tests (Pillar 1) and National Initiative Laboratory completed tests (Pillar 2).