The HSE says 448 people remain in hospital with respiratory illnesses.
Flu levels seem to have plateaued according to the health service, but it’s urging people to remain vigilant.
Over 2,800 new respiratory illness cases have been notified in the last week – they include RSV and Covid.
The HSE says about 1,900 new flu cases were reported in the last week, down from the pre-Christmas peak of 3,500.
