A major drive to vaccinate more people is under way this weekend, as the Delta variant "takes its toll" on Northern Ireland.
The "Big Jab Weekend" will be the last chance for people to avail of their first dose at several regional mass vaccination centres.
Yesterday, 2,397 new cases of the virus were reported, along with a further nine deaths. This is the highest ever daily figure for new Covid-19 cases in Northern Ireland since the pandemic began.
Stormont's Minister for Health said the latest figures were "deeply concerning" and that the Delta variant of the virus is "taking its toll on Northern Ireland".