Covid and measles cases on the rise but flu rate waning

The HSPC said: 'This current wave is a reminder that covid-19 continues to circulate throughout the year and remains a considerable burden on the population and our health services when circulation is high.'

There are now 77 measles cases in Ireland, while covid-19 has also seen a sharp rise in recent weeks — but flu and RSV cases are on the decline.

Figures published by the Health Protection and Surveillence Centre (HPSC) show covid in particular has spiked since the beginning of June.