Covid-19: NI hospitals prepare for peak of latest virus surge
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Hospitals are preparing for the expected peak of the latest Covid-19 surge this week, the Northern Trust s chief executive has said.
Jennifer Welsh said there was huge pressure across the (healthcare) system with more intensive care admissions expected.
Thirty patients were awaiting admission to Antrim Area Hospital on Sunday morning, she said.
There were 25 more deaths linked to Covid-19 reported in NI on Sunday.
The total number of deaths recorded by the Department of Health since the start of the pandemic is now 1,606.
It was also reported that there had been 822 more positive cases, with 67 people in intensive care and 50 people on ventilators.
International travellers will be required to present a negative Covid test before arriving in Northern Ireland, the Department of Health has announced.
International travellers will be required to present a negative Covid test before arriving in Northern Ireland, the Department of Health has announced.