Covid-19 contraction among young people still cause for concern for NPHET

Dr Colm Henry, Chief Clinical Officer, HSE says the lower median age of Covid-19 cases is a concern. Picture: Colin Keegan, Collins Dublin

HSE Chief Clinical Officer, Dr Colm Henry, has said the National Public Health Emergency Team (NPHET) is worried about some people refusing to be tested, and younger adults still contracting the virus. 

Speaking at the Department of Health briefing yesterday Dr Henry said: "There is a sense among some younger people that they are invulnerable to this. While some people's behaviour has changed the virus hasn't.