4 Aug 2021

RSV spike easing, but not over yet

From Morning Report, 7:36 am on 4 August 2021

The huge spike in a dangerous respiratory virus that's been overwhelming hospitals has eased - but there are warnings it's not over yet.

Some hospitals have seen record admissions of RSV this winter particularly in children's and babies' wards.

Though rates are falling around most of the country, there are still some very sick children - and older people too.

Health correspondent Rowan Quinn reports.