HSE chief Clinical Officer, Dr Colm Henry, has raised his concern over the “steep rise in cases of Covid-19, influenza, and other respiratory illness at this time”.
He warned that there has been more than a 100% rise in cases of the flu compared to the same time last year, while Covid cases are also on a steep upward trend.
As community transmission continues to be an issue the HSE is inviting people aged 18-49 years to make an appointment for their second Covid-19 booster dose, with appointments available from today.
