HSE issues warning as respiratory illnesses on the rise in Mid-West region

The HSE says the Mid-West region has been experiencing a surge in influenza and covid-19 cases, hospitalisations as well as outbreaks in healthcare settings in recent weeks. Picture: Leah Farrell / RollingNews.ie

The Mid-West region is experiencing a surge in influenza and covid-19 cases, as well as hospitalisations and outbreaks in healthcare settings in recent weeks.

The HSE has issued a warning about high levels of respiratory illness circulating in the region, leading to an increase in the number of patients attending EDs.