Covid, flu, and RSV outbreaks rampant in Irish hospitals and nursing homes

Covid, flu, and RSV outbreaks rampant in Irish hospitals and nursing homes

Hospitals are struggling with the surge in flu, RSV, and Covid. But with patients crowded in close proximity, the hospitals are also hotbeds for those airborne infections. Stock picture

Covid, flu, and RSV were among the most rampant diseases in hospitals and nursing homes in the week running up to Christmas.

People who are being left waiting on trolleys are at most risk of contracting the infections, according to new data published today.

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