Increase in Covid-19 among children linked to playdates — Nphet

Experts are saying that the source of Covid-19 outbreaks is being investigated very carefully and that the incidence among young children more likely to be fuelled by family gatherings and playdates than by school activities. File picture

A slight increase in Covid-19 cases among schoolchildren is being monitored by Nphet, which is calling on parents to avoid playdates and other unsupervised interactions.

Prof Philip Nolan said the source of the outbreaks is being investigated very carefully.