Fear and anxiety about Covid-19 is ‘overwhelming’ among the public

Fear and anxiety about the spread of Covid-19 is the “overwhelming predominant” feature among the public (Anna Gowthorpe/PA)

Fear and anxiety about the spread of Covid-19 is the “overwhelming predominant” feature among the public, an Oireachtas committee has been told.

Health experts have warned that the Covid-19 crisis has had profound economic, social and educational impacts.