Public urged to check on elderly as illness rates continue rising

Rise in Covid hospitalisations sees number of patients in ICU rise to 32 

Chief nursing officer Rachel Kenna

The Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) of the HSE Rachel Kenna has urged those who are older or living with illness to take particular care to look after their health this Christmas period.

The last few weeks have seen sharp rises in cases of influenza, the coronavirus and other viral infections, with pressure being put on to the health service as a result.