As the coronavirus pandemic continues to sweep the UK, the number of people who have died from the virus has risen to 244 today.
Seven more deaths were reported in Wales, one in Northern Ireland and three in Scotland.
An elderly patient with an underlying medical condition has become the second person to die in Northern Ireland after testing positive for coronavirus, the country’s Department of Health said.
Secretary for Housing, Communities and Local Government Robert Jenrick has revealed that those people that are classed as vulnerable
These include the elderly, pregnant and with serious medical conditions, should self-isolate for 12 weeks.
Those that are affected by this are expected to be contacted by post, email or by phone.
