A further 616 people in Northern Ireland have tested positive for Covid-19, according to the latest figures published by the Department of Health.
No further deaths have been recorded.
The total number of virus cases in Northern Ireland now stands at 14,960 while the death toll is 584.
It comes as Northern Ireland's political leaders plan to speak to the Taoiseach and British Prime Minister today about the next steps in the battle against the virus.
First Minister Arlene Foster and Deputy First Minister Michelle O'Neill have chaired a meeting of the Stormont Executive about the issue, discussing what health minister Robin Swann described as "additional planned interventions".
The meeting considered the impact of stricter restrictions introduced in Derry and Strabane, the area currently with the highest rate of infection on the island of Ireland, last Thursday.
There is no indication yet that the Executive is planning an immediate so-called "circuit breaker lockdown" across Northern Ireland.
Finances are a key factor as thousands of businesses and employees would have to be compensated if much more severe restrictions are introduced.
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson last week said he would provide the financial resources necessary if tougher restrictions are imposed, but did not spell out any detail.
Stormont Finance Minister Conor Murphy this morning sent a letter to British Chancellor of the Exchequer requesting a meeting to discuss financial assistance.
Speaking after the meeting, Mr Murphy confirmed he is seeking an "urgent meeting" with Rishi Sunak to discuss additional finance.
He was asked if the Stormont Executive will seek to coordinate any new Covid-19 restrictions with the Irish Government.
"There's to be a conversation today," Mr Murphy said.
"I understand the First and Deputy First Ministers are seeking to speak to the Taoiseach today and to the British Prime Minister, so obviously for measures to be effective, the more synchronising there is across these islands the better."
Any notion of a circuit breaker only works if it's across the Island of Ireland
— Michelle O’Neill (@moneillsf) October 4, 2020
First Minister Arlene Foster and Deputy First Minister Michelle O'Neill confirmed earlier they were seeking discussions with Micheal Martin and Boris Johnson.
In a tweet, Michelle O'Neill said any circuit breaker "only works if it's across the island of Ireland".
Arlene Foster has repeatedly said there must be a co-ordinated, consistent approach across the UK.
