New NHS data reveals a dramatic surge in flu cases, with over 5,000 patients hospitalized due to the virus last week. This represents a near threefold increase compared to the same period last year. Hospitals are facing mounting pressure from both the flu and other winter viruses like COVID-19, RSV, and norovirus. The UK Health Security Agency has issued amber cold health alerts for England as temperatures are set to plummet, further exacerbating the situation.
New NHS data shows flu cases have continued to soar, with over 5,000 patients in hospital with the virus at the end of last week data shows flu cases have continued to soar, with over 5,000 patients in hospital with the virus at the end of last week.
The surge in flu cases is adding to the pressure on hospitals, which are suffering from high levels of other key winter viruses. “With what looks like an extreme cold snap expected right across England ahead of the weekend, we know the low temperatures can be dangerous for those who are vulnerable or have respiratory conditions so if you are at risk, do try and keep warm and make sure you are stocked up on any regular medication,” he said.
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