Surge in over-75s testing positive for Covid-19 'worrying' ahead of flu season

Figures released by the National Public Health Emergency Team (NPHET) show there were almost no cases reported in the over-75s up to the beginning of August, but that has changed.

Fears have been raised about a recent rise in the number of positive tests for Covid-19 among elderly and vulnerable people, who are the most likely to die from the virus.

Figures released by the National Public Health Emergency Team (NPHET) show there were almost no cases reported in the over-75s up to the beginning of August, but that has changed.