What are the symptoms of flu? Flu symptoms include a cough, blocked nose and sore throat, says Dr Scott Walkin, the Irish College of General Practitioners (ICGP) and HSE clinical lead for infection control, said. Dr Walkin said people who have the flu should stay at home to prevent the spread of the virus to those who are particularly vulnerable. Furthermore, there have been nine flu deaths this winter season so far. The flu season this year has arrived earlier in Ireland and across Europe.

Source: The Irish Times December 09, 2025 09:02 UTC