Growing Covid case numbers in young and old  'worrying' 

Professor Cathal Walsh from the Health Research Institute at UL said while overall case numbers might appear stable, there are 'worrying' changes in some age groups. File picture: Leah Farrell / RollingNews.ie

The growing number of Covid cases among older people and young children is "worrying", a University of Limerick statistician has warned.

Professor Cathal Walsh from the Health Research Institute at UL said while overall case numbers might appear stable, there are “worrying” changes in some age groups.