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Increasing numbers of coronavirus cases are being detected in Northern Ireland.<\/p>\nIncreasing numbers of coronavirus cases are being detected in Northern Ireland.<\/p>\n
The latest total at 2pm on Tuesday was 62, including 10 new positive cases.<\/p>\n
The total number of tests completed in Northern Ireland is 1,338.<\/p>\n
The UK’s Department of Health has repeated advice to those with mild symptoms \u2013 a new persistent cough and\/or fever \u2013 to stay at home and self-isolate.<\/p>\n
\u201cThey will not require testing and will not therefore be included in testing totals,\u201d a spokesman said.<\/p>\n
Stormont Infrastructure Minister Nichola Mallon has said there will be an \u201cupscaling\u201d of communications to the public from the Executive about its response to Covid-19.<\/p>\n
\u201cKeeping communities across the North safe at this very concerning time is my priority and I want to reassure the public that my department is doing everything it can to ensure essential services and connections are maintained for those using and reliant on our infrastructure network,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n
Queen\u2019s University and Ulster University have announced they will close their campuses for teaching and social activities, with staff encouraged to work from home.<\/p>\n
The North West 200 road races in May are the latest major event to be impacted by the outbreak.<\/p>\n
They have been postponed on the advice and guidance of Government and public health officials, representatives of Causeway Coast and Glens Council, and the sport\u2019s governing body, organizers said.<\/p>\n
\u201cToday\u2019s decision has been based upon the advice and guidance received. Our paramount desire is to act responsibly and do all we can to protect everyone from the threat posed by the virus,\u201d organizers said.<\/p>\n
However, schools currently remain open in Northern Ireland.<\/p>\n