Northern Ireland report first Coronavirus death

Northern Ireland The Coronavirus (Covid-19) has claimed it's first life in Northern Ireland, announced officials. The elderly had an underlying medical condition and was being treated in a hospital in the greater Belfast area. First Minister Arlene Foster said it was a "sad day f

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Published 19 March 2020, 8:00 · Updated 21:29

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Northern Ireland

The Coronavirus (Covid-19) has claimed it's first life in Northern Ireland, announced officials.

The elderly had an underlying medical condition and was being treated in a hospital in the greater Belfast area.

First Minister Arlene Foster said it was a "sad day for Northern Ireland" and "we knew this pandemic would inevitably cost precious lives."

The patient was among 68 others who tested positive for the virus in the country.

There are currently 366 confirmed cases in the Republic of Ireland after 74 new cases were announced on Wednesday, with two deaths being recorded.

Northern Ireland report first Coronavirus death

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