HSE in Galway preparing for significant increases in influenza and respiratory illness
Mon, Dec 23, 2024
Health services in Galway are preparing for further significant increases in influenza and respiratory illness in the coming days and weeks. The impact of flu circulating in the community has a direct impact on the capacity of health services, both in hospitals and in primary and community care settings.
HSE Health Manager for Galway and Roscommon, Ann Cosgrove, is concerned about rising cases of respiratory illness in the community which will put local health services under significant strain over the Christmas period.
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