Dr Tony Holohan said that’s extremely important to get the message out that there many young people who are getting diagnosed with coronavirus – contrary to the public perception that it’s just old people who are getting it.
The top medical expert has practically begged people to heed the advice given by the HSE as to how we do what we can to “flatten the curve” and give health workers a chance to deal with the pandemic.
Dr Holohan has said that the HSE does not have expect to see any impact from social distancing measures at this stage.
He said officials anticipate social distancing will flatten growth in the coming weeks, but added that we are likely to continue to see growth in cases, especially in the immediate future.
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