HSE: Flu season has peaked but 'ongoing pressure' on healthcare system expected for some weeks

Dr Colm Henry said: “The latest data would suggest that the flu season has peaked, and that the pressure from Covid-19 and RSV continues to decline. However, even if this pattern continues, we expect ongoing pressure on the healthcare system from these viruses.” Picture: Photocall Ireland

The flu season has peaked and new cases of Covid-19 and RSV are in decline, the HSE’s chief clinical officer sad but “ongoing pressure” is expected for some weeks.

Following high levels of illness at the start of the year, new data for the second week of January shows a 47% drop in Covid-cases, 48% drop in flu cases and a 38% drop in new cases of RSV.