House parties linked to Covid outbreaks in Galway city

The HSE West's Director of Public Health, Dr Breda Smyth, has called house parties the “perfect breeding ground” for the virus. Photo: Pexels

The HSE has said up to 200 households in Galway city are included in an outbreak of Covid-19, with cases mainly linked to young adults.

Galway city has experienced a significant outbreak among young adults from 18-24 years giving rise to 427 cases by the end of last Sunday.