Ireland is experiencing a significant increase in flu infections, leading to a strain on hospitals and healthcare facilities. Visitor restrictions and face mask requirements are being implemented in some hospitals.
Hospitals across the country are facing increasing pressure due to a surge in influenza cases. The Health Service Executive (HSE) reported 1,034 confirmed influenza patients in hospitals as of Thursday morning, a significant increase from previous weeks. Visitor restrictions have been implemented in several hospitals, and face coverings are mandatory for patients and visitors in some cases.
The Health Protection Surveillance Centre (HPSC) recorded 2,319 confirmed flu cases over Christmas week, with children under 14 and adults aged 65 or older being the most affected groups. Despite the rise in cases, there have been no new flu-related deaths reported last week, bringing the total number of deaths since the end of September to six
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