More than 1,000 people have now died of Covid-19 in Northern Ireland.
It's after another 15 deaths were reported today, with eight taking place in the past 24 hours.
The North's Health Minister Robin Swann says the region has reached a 'sad milestone', which is a harsh reminder of the threat posed by the virus.
Another 391 new cases of Covid-19 were also reported in the North today.
BREAKING: NI Covid death toll surpasses 1000
📍15 more deaths, total 1011
📍391 new cases from 2611 tests
📍 419 Covid Inpatients
📍38 in ICUhttps://t.co/k9xefNoQ8p pic.twitter.com/IqhHAvWCs3— DowntownCountry News (@DTCountryNews) December 1, 2020
In total 419 people with Covid are being treated in hospitals, 38 of whom are in intensive care units.
