Flu claims 116 lives, with over 3,200 hospitalised

So far this season, 116 flu-related deaths have been reported to the HSE’s Health Protection Surveillance Centre.

The number of flu-related deaths this season has already surpassed the 95 deaths that occurred over the 2016/2017 season.

There were 366 people hospitalised with flu last week, with the highest rates seen in those aged 65 and older. The latest flu bulletin from the HPSC shows 3,281 people have been hospitalised with flu so far this season, with 150 admitted to critical care.