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Flu figures remain high, says HSE

Flu hospitalisations rose by one-third last week with 2,049 cases recorded, while respiratory syncytial virus and Covid-19 continue to affect patients, the HSE said.

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It is likely that flu activity peaked before Christmas, the HSE has said, but figures remain high with 2,049 cases recorded in the week to last Saturday.

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Irish MirrorIrish Mirror
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Number of people in hospital with respiratory illnesses remains high

The HSE says influenza levels peaked before Christmas, though case numbers are still high

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Irish TimesIrish Times
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Flu hospitalisations up by a third in one week, HSE figures show

Public urged to remain vigilant as cases rise again after Christmas drop-off

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Flu figures rise despite likely peaking at Christmas, says HSE

There were 2,049 flu cases recorded in the last week.

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Flu figures remain high, says HSE

It is likely that flu activity peaked before Christmas, the HSE has said, but figures remain high with 2,049 cases recorded in the week to last Saturday.

·Ireland
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Flu Hospitalizations Surge 33% in Ireland – HSE Data

A staggering 33% increase in flu hospitalisations in just one week paints a stark picture of the pressures facing Ireland’s healthcare system. While seasonal

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RTÉ broke the news in Ireland on Wednesday, January 7, 2026.
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