Covid-19 spread among young people highlighted in NPHET report

The letter highlighted a rise in cases among people aged 25-34. Picture: iStock

Health officials have expressed concern with the number of cases of Covid-19 among members of the public under 45.

In a letter to the Health Minister Stephen Donnelly, the National Public Health Emergency Team (NPHET) said 73% of confirmed cases from the past 2 weeks have been in that age group.