Covid-19 has impacted nearly half of population's employment, CSO reports

Roughly a quarter of the population (24%) are feeling lonely, especially among younger and older people.

Covid-19 has impacted the economy and people's working lives considerably.

The coronavirus outbreak and subsequent public health measures taken to contain the virus has impacted nearly half of the population's employment.

Statistics released by the CSO today showed that Covid-19 has affected almost half the population's (47%) employment status with just over a third (34%) of those affected working from home.