Revealed: Counties worst hit by flu over festive period as hospitals grapple with spike in winter virusesThere were 286 patients on trolleys in emergency departments yesterdayCounties worst hit by flu over Christmas period as hospitals struggle with trolley crisisEilish O'Regan Today at 06:30Christmas and New Year’s celebrations were put on hold for thousands of people laid low by flu over the festive season, as the counties worst hit by the virus have been revealed.

Source: Irish Independent January 08, 2026 10:13 UTC