CMO says only meet people you're spending Christmas with as 5,279 cases confirmed

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A further 5,279 new cases of Covid-19 have been confirmed as the Chief Medical Officer (CMO), has urged young people to reduce social contacts in the lead-up to Christmas and meet only those they plan to spend Christmas Day with.

"As we continue to see incidence rising in our young adult population, I would urge all parents, guardians and extended friends and family to support the young people in your lives to reduce their contacts.