Flu rate in Cavan above national average

Public health officials note that this pattern is consistent with a broader seasonal surge in respiratory infections

Flu rates in Cavan remain above the national average, placing sustained pressure on local health services.

Health authorities in both Cavan and Monaghan have reported a sharp rise in the number of patients presenting with flu and other respiratory illnesses in recent weeks, reflecting widespread community transmission.

Latest surveillance data shows that reported flu rates per 100,000 people were highest in Sligo last week, with counties such as Cavan also recording significantly elevated levels.

Public health officials note that this pattern is consistent with a broader seasonal surge in respiratory infections, which tends to intensify during colder months.

The continued circulation of flu within the community is having a direct and growing impact on healthcare capacity. Hospitals are experiencing increased admissions related to flu complications, while primary care and community health services are also under strain.

Health professionals are urging the public to take preventative measures, including vaccination, good hand hygiene, and staying at home when unwell, to help limit further spread. They stress that reducing transmission in the community is key to easing pressure on frontline health services and protecting vulnerable groups, particularly older people and those with underlying health conditions.