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Visiting restrictions imposed on Cork hospitals as respiratory illnesses surge

Fri, 27 Dec, 2024

The restrictions will take immediate effect and will remain in place until "clinical circumstances allow”, the HSE has said

HSE outlines 'significant measures' to cope with high levels of flu and Covid cases

HSE outlines 'significant measures' to cope with high levels of flu and Covid cases

Wed, 18 Dec, 2024

The HSE said the situation was 'quite stark' in the past week alone for the age 75 and over category.

Almost half of Irish adults worry about catching the flu, survey finds

Almost half of Irish adults worry about catching the flu, survey finds

Tue, 08 Oct, 2024

Last winter, over 4,000 people were hospitalised with the flu, and more than 7,000 required hospital treatment for Covid-19.

GPs to work longer hours to deal with surge in influenza

GPs to work longer hours to deal with surge in influenza

Tue, 27 Dec, 2022

General Practitioners nationwide received the letter by email on Friday evening just hours prior to them going on Christmas leave or starting emergency cover for the festive period.

Concern across Europe for high influenza levels in Australia - Dr Colm Henry

Concern across Europe for high influenza levels in Australia - Dr Colm Henry

Thu, 14 Jul, 2022

At present 24 of 27 European countries are experiencing a surge in Covid-19 cases, he said.

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