New Covid Case Figures On The Decline, But Death Toll Numbers Expected To Climb

The Chief Medical Officer is warning the high number of daily deaths linked to Covid-19 is likely to continue.

46 were reported yesterday, the highest number on a single day since April, 44 of those passed away this month.
3,086 new cases were reported last night, which is the lowest number since New Year's Day.
1,690 people with Covid-19 were being treated in hospitals yesterday evening, which included a record number of patients in ICU at 160.