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1,831 new cases confirmed today.
Health authorities in the North are reporting a further 1,831 coronavirus cases.
There have been an additional 8 covid-related deaths.
There are 472 patients being treated in hospitals for the disease in Northern Ireland , with 44 in ICU.
PCR testing at local test sites has been extended to 8pm from TODAY to support increased demand
— Department of Health (@healthdpt) September 9, 2021
Rapid COVID-19 (lateral flow) tests can no longer be collected from test sites. There are now 500+ pharmacies across NI where rapid tests can be collected.
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