People with cough or flu told to avoid elderly and vulnerable this Christmas and spend it alone
People with a cough or the flu are being urged to avoid mixing with the elderly and most vulnerable, as numbers of people in hospital with Covid-19 has jumped to the highest level in almost two months. Health officials fear Christmas gatherings could further expose vulnerable people to the virus and have warned those who suspect they are unwell to stay at home and avoid mixing with others.
READ MORE Ambulance workers in north west to stage two more days of walkouts as bitter row over pay continues At the equivalent point in 2021, the NHS had only two flu patients a day in critical care and 32 in general beds. The number has been on an upwards trend since the end of last month and is now at its highest point since October 28.
Dr Mary Ramsay, director of public health programmes at the UK Health Security Agency, said: “We are seeing a rise in cases and hospital admissions for both flu and Covid-19 as people continue to mix indoors this winter. Dr Susan Hopkins, Chief Medical Advisor at the UK Health Security Agency , added: "Hospitalisations have increased dramatically in those aged 75 and over in the past week, with admissions among children under 5 remaining high. ICU admissions have also increased this week.
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