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Monday 28 September 2020
It’s gonna get grim out there.
A yellow rainfall warning is also in effect this morning for 14 counties.
It’s gonna be a long month, but at least it’s a short week.
Pretty much everywhere, it’s going be wet.
Up to 50mm is expected to fall in mountainous areas. There’s also a warning of possible coastal flooding in the south, at high tide.
The game will be played at 4pm today.
Strict new Covid-19 measures have been announced for the two counties – here’s what you need to know.
ANY SIGNIFICANT LEVEL of flu in the community could lead to the Covid-19 test and trace system being overwhelmed as people present with similar symptoms, health experts say.
Chief Clinical Officer Dr Colm Henry told TheJournal.ie that because flu and Covid-19 both seriously impact on vulnerable and older groups, health officials want to “avoid a twin attack on the same populations” in Ireland.
He said the focus will also be on keeping down the level of flu among those who will not be seriously ill with it, but who may pass it on to those vulnerable groups.
This is why the flu vaccine without charge has been extended to a number of other groups this year, including to children aged two to 12. Previously this applied only to those over the age of 70.
So, today we want to know: Do you plan to get the flu vaccine this upcoming winter?
Poll Results:
Share your story: voices@thejournal.ie
Mostly cloudy with spotty showers
Max: 16 °C
Min: 5 °C
Times of clouds and sun
Max: 15 °C
Min: 9 °C
Mostly cloudy with a little rain
Max: 14 °C
Min: 4 °C
