There were almost 2 thousand cases over the past week with 600 of those presenting to hospital.
Hospitals are experiencing significant pressure due to a rise in flu, covid and RSV cases.
There were almost 2 thousand cases over the past week with 600 of those presenting to hospital.
The HSE is urging people to assess if they need to go to hospital or not with their illness.
Kildare GP Brendan O'Shea has this advice.