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Connor Lynch

Doctor highlights those who are most at risk from Rhinovirus

Those with untreated asthma, COPD or an impaired immunity are most at risk of becoming sick from a Rhinovirus, a Belfast respiratory expert has said.

A leading respiratory physician at the Belfast Trust, Dr Joe Kidney, has outlined those who are most at risk of become sick as a result of a rhinovirus which usually develops in people as a common cold.

It comes as the Department of Health has asked people who are experiencing the symptoms of a rhinovirus to stay home and isolate, even if they have tested negative for Covid.

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