Cork and Waterford among worst-hit counties in most recent spike of Covid

As childhood illnesses also circulate, including Strep A, the HSE’s National Immunisation Office (NIO) has urged people to get their kids the flu vaccine. 

Cork and Waterford are among the worst impacted counties by a recent rise in Covid-19 cases, as the overall number needing hospital treatment hits 703 people nationwide.

The spike in Covid hospitalisations comes as parents are urged to have children vaccinated against the flu, as it may also help prevent Strep A infections.