Outcome 'much worse' when suffering from flu and Covid-19

Public Health Director urges those eligible for vaccine to sign up

The outcome could be 'much worse' if you suffer from seasonal flu at the same time as coronavirus.

That's the warning from the Island's director of public health ahead of this year's flu vaccination programme.

Those with underlying health conditions, all children aged two to 10 and frontline healthcare workers are among those eligible for a free jab.

Dr Henrietta Ewart says Covid-19 is a factor to consider when deciding whether to get vaccinated: