Death toll from Covid-19 now stands at 174
16 more people have died from Covid-19 in the Republic while 370 new cases have been confirmed.
It brings the death toll here to 174.
The total number of confirmed cases now stands at 5,364.
Department of Health COVID-19 Press Briefing https://t.co/QXf4hv4GcI
— Department of Health (@roinnslainte) April 6, 2020
Seven more people have died from coronavirus in Northern Ireland.
It brings the total number of deaths there since the outbreak to 70.
A further 403 patients died in England on Monday after contracting the virus.
Statement from the National Public Health Emergency Team
The Health Protection Surveillance Centre has today been informed that 16 patients diagnosed with COVID-19 in Ireland have died.
— Department of Health (@roinnslainte) April 6, 2020
There were also 27 deaths in Wales and two further deaths in Scotland.
