Surge in viruses worst seen 'within living memory'

The surge in viruses is the worst seen 'within living memory.'

That's the view of Professor of Health Systems in DCU Anthony Staines, as the country's in the grip of covid 19, flu and RSV.

The Taoiseach Leo Varadkar met the HSE yesterday asking it to use all available resources immediately to ease pressure on hospitals.

It comes as Sligo University Hospital continues to faces pressures due to outbreaks of Covid-19 and flu.

Professor Staines describes why he thinks the viruses have taken hold now:

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