Croup, chickenpox, vomiting bug: Rise in illnesses 'more commonly seen in winter'

So far, 27 people have been hospitalised with chickenpox, up from seven in the first 23 weeks of last year. File photo: PA/Alamy

GPs are now treating patients with illnesses more commonly seen in winter as the public slowly adjusts to normal levels of socializing, a top Cork GP has said.

Covid-19 lead with the Irish College of General Practitioners, Dr Nuala O’ Connor, said more infections are being passed around as people return to the workplace.