NHS hit by 'tidal wave' of flu

NHS warns of flu ‘tidal wave’ hitting hospitals in England
An average of 1,861 patients suffering from the flu were in hospital each day last week, compared with 1,099 in the previous seven day period, according to NHS data published on Thursday. The number of flu patients in critical care beds in England increased from 39 to 66 over the same period and the health service is urging those eligible for a jab to get themselves vaccinated to avoid “festive flu”.
Warning issued over 'festive flu' by NHS with hospital cases on the rise
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NHS’ most senior medic warns hospitals are facing a ‘tidal wave’ of flu infections
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NHS Festive flu warning following 'tidal wave' of new cases
The NHS has warned of a “tidal wave” of flu infections in the last seven days, with a 70 per cent increase in hospital cases in England.
‘Tidal wave of flu’ warning for NHS in England this winter, new figures show
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'Tidal wave of flu hitting hospitals' as cases surge by 70 per cent in a week
NHS England has warned of a “tidal wave of flu hitting hospitals” as the number of hospital beds occupied by patients with flu surged by 70% in a week. A&Es had their busiest November on record, with doctors seeing 2.
NHS alert over 'tidal wave of flu hitting hospitals' as winter bites
Professor Sir Stephen Powis, NHS national medical director, said: "The tidal wave of flu cases and other seasonal viruses hitting hospitals is really concerning for patients and f
NHS warns of 'tidal wave of flu' hitting hospitals as cases surge by 70%
The national medical director for NHS England said: "The tidal wave of flu cases and other seasonal viruses hitting hospitals is really concerning for patients and for the NHS."
Flu warning following 'tidal wave' of new cases as NHS braces for 'quad-demic'
The NHS has warned of a “tidal wave” of flu infections in the last seven days, with a 70 per cent increase in hospital cases in England.
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