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Acting Medical Director Dr. Ronan Glynn has said that Covid-19 “continues to spread disproportionately” among young people.
He said 15-34 year olds accounted for 40% of cases in the past two months, even though this age cohort only represents a quarter of the population.
“This is not surprising as they are more likely to move into the community, go to school, higher education or work, and keep our economy and key services going,” he said.
“For teens and people in their 20s and 30s in particular, I know that what has been asked of them and is being asked again is extraordinary.
“This pandemic has affected their education, their employment, their relationships and their social life.
“The vast majority have done the right thing: they have heeded public health councils and kept themselves and their families safe.”
(Image: Collins Agency, Dublin)
He called on young people to continue to follow the public health advice.
“Be a role model for others. Limit the number of people you meet, maintain a physical distance of two meters, wear a face cover, wash your hands well and often. Together, every safe behavior counts.”
Dr. Glynn’s comments come as 334 new cases of the virus were reported today with no further deaths recorded.
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The total number of cases is now 33,444, while the death toll stands at 1,792.
Data validation at the Health Protection Surveillance Center has resulted in the denotification of 12 previously confirmed cases.
The adjusted figure of 33,444 confirmed cases reflects this.
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