'Clear change' in how Covid-19 is spreading; Caution urged ahead of weekend

Acting Chief Medical Officer, Dr Ronan Glynn, is appealing to younger people to be sensible if gathering this weekend. Picture: Stephen Collins/Collins Photos

There is a "clear change" in the way Covid-19 is spreading, with younger people now accounting for the vast majority of cases in this country.

All of the 23 newly-confirmed cases last night were people under 45 years of age with 15 under the age of 25.