CMO warns of surge in cases of flu and Covid 

In an update posted on social media, Professor Breda Smyth said the surge in flu cases is 80% up on last week. Picture: Collins 

The Chief Medical Officer has warned there has been a significant surge in flu cases with Covid-19 cases "rapidly" on the rise. 

In an update posted on social media, Professor Breda Smyth said the surge in flu cases is 80% up on last week.