Flu season peak expected in mid-January

Health service making preparations

The health minister says the peak of the flu season is expected in mid-January.

Government has recently urged people to think twice before attending Noble's Hospital, with the facility already under extreme pressure due to a rise in flu.

Lawrie Hooper says steps are already being taken to prepare in case the situation worsens:

Mr Hooper has also confirmed staff levels are coping well during the current flu wave.