HSE rejects comments from senior doctor saying Covid-19 'less severe' than annual flu

Dr Martin Feeley said Covid-19 is "much less severe" than the average annual flu. Picture: File photo

The HSE has distances itself from comments made by one of its senior doctors.

A statement released this afternoon, said it rejects comments made by Dr Martin Feeley, clinical director of the Dublin Midlands Hospital Group about the Covid-19 pandemic.