Flu Surge Puts NHS Under Unprecedented Strain
Update: 2025-12-12
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Hospital admissions for influenza in England have surged by over fifty percent, with an average of two thousand, six hundred and sixty flu cases daily in hospitals last Sunday. This super flu is putting immense pressure on healthcare services, with nearly one in ten beds occupied by flu patients. Similar increases are reported across the UK, particularly affecting children and young people. The current flu strain, H three N two, has less natural immunity due to genetic changes, and cases of norovirus are also on the rise. The NHS faces this challenge amidst a potential strike by resident doctors next week, highlighting the immense strain on the healthcare system.
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