Public urged to take action now to protect themselves against winter Covid surge

Professor Patricia Kearney: 'It’s back to that balance of being aware and being mindful of risks.' Picture: Tomas Tyner, UCC

People seeking to reduce the risks from another Covid winter can take practical action now to stay safe, a Cork public health expert has urged.

The HSE has warned of a "twindemic" this winter, with potentially the first serious flu outbreak in years as well as a return of high Covid case numbers and hospitalisations.