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Irish Mirror
Irish Mirror
National
Laura Colgan

Doctor says people with coughs and colds should self-isolate as if they have Covid-19 and 'not kiss babies'

People with coughs and colds should self-isolate as if they have Covid-19, a leading GP has said.

Dr Paul Stewart, from Dunfanaghy, Co Donegal, said people should also avoid kissing babies and children if they feel unwell as they may in fact have RSV.

It comes as cases of RSV (Respiratory syncytial virus) and flu are on the rise.

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