The Department of Health in Northern Ireland has reported a further 20 coronavirus-related deaths in the past 48 hours. In the same period, 1,634 people have tested positive for Covid-19.
It comes as Northern Ireland's health minister urged the public to strictly adhere to the new lockdown measures. Robin Swann called on everyone to "play their part" during the next six weeks, which he described as a "crucial period" in the pandemic.
Businesses across Northern Ireland closed once more as the new measures came into effect from 26 December. Additional restrictions are in place until 2 January, including a form of curfew in operation from 8pm, with shops closed from that time and all indoor and outdoor gatherings prohibited until 6am.