Covid and flu cases soar, with return to mask-wearing in hospitals considered

The HSE warned the hike in cases will put pressure on hospitals. File picture: Leah Farrell/RollingNews.ie

More than 800 people have attended the country’s emergency departments with covid and flu this week, with the HSE warning that the situation is only likely to get worse.

The health authority admitted the hike in cases is going to put huge pressure on hospitals and residential facilities and particularly impact the most vulnerable people.