The HSE is reporting a substantial increase in the number of respiratory illnesses and hospitalisations.
Pressure is increasing on hospital systems, and it’s expected that the incidence of flu will continue to rise towards a peak in the coming weeks.
Last week, 414 people were hospitalised with flu, while 459 were admitted with COVID-19.
RSV, which had been declining, saw a slight rise again, with 147 people admitted to hospital for treatment.
