The total number of deaths reported in Northern Ireland related to Covid-19 is 556 according to the daily Department of Health update.

Fermanagh and Omagh Local Government District remains the least affected area with 180 positive individuals out 7,203 tested. 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 July 3.

There were two individuals who tested positive for the virus in Northern Ireland in the past 24 hour reporting period. 

There are now 5,790 positive individuals out of 122,403 tested.

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 839 by July 3 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).