NHS heading for ‘worst ever’ flu season with winter virus peak ‘yet to come’

NHS heading for 'worst ever' flu season with winter virus peak 'yet to come'

THE NHS is on course for one of its worst flu seasons ever, England’s medical director warned yesterday. Professor Sir Stephen Powis said the health service is battling rising cases of winter viruses. 1 The NHS said emergency services are under “significant pressure”Credit: Getty It comes as… NHS heading for ‘worst ever’ flu season with … Read more

‘Extreme pressure’ warning issued by another hospital as face masks brought back across the UK

‘Extreme pressure’ warning issued by another hospital as face masks brought back across the UK

ANOTHER UK hospital is pleading with patients to only attend its A&E department if absolutely necessary. In recent weeks hospitals across the nation have been experiencing increasing pressure with rising rates of winter illnesses – and several UK hospitals have even brought back Covid-style… ‘Extreme pressure’ warning issued by another hospital as face masks brought … Read more

Scotland battered by flu-bomb with worst season in years & 1100 in hospital

Scotland battered by flu-bomb with worst season in years & 1100 in hospital

SCOTLAND has been hammered by its worst flu season in years with more than 1100 sick Scots left needing hospital treatment this week. The latest ‘flunami’ figures from Public Health Scotland (PHS) show influenza levels are now ahead of those seen in the winter of 2022/23. 2 The number of people… Scotland battered by flu-bomb … Read more

Health experts call for a return of social distancing as cases surge across UK this Christmas

Health experts call for a return of social distancing as cases surge across UK this Christmas

EXPERTS have called for a return of social distancing as cases of the flu surge across the UK this Christmas. Even those with symptoms of a mild cold should consider self-isolating in case they carry a virus which could be fatal to those most vulnerable, health specialists warn. 2 Health experts… Health experts call for … Read more

Chilling warning as kids break up for Christmas amid tsunami of ‘festive flu’ flooding hospitals – 3 bugs rife right now

Chilling warning as kids break up for Christmas amid tsunami of 'festive flu' flooding hospitals - 3 bugs rife right now

WINTER pressure on the NHS is building with flu cases in hospital already surpassing last year’s peak – and the virus set to spread even more over the Christmas break. The latest figures published by NHS England today show one in 18 hospital beds are being taken up by patients with a festive… Chilling warning … Read more

Two major hospitals declare critical incidents with ‘no beds left’ as they beg people to ‘pick up patients’

Two major hospitals declare critical incidents with ‘no beds left’ as they beg people to ‘pick up patients’

TWO major hospitals have declared critical incidents due to not having any beds left. There is “currently no capacity to admit further patients needing our care” at Basingstoke and Winchester hospitals, Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust said. 2 The Royal Hampshire County Hospital is at… Two major hospitals declare critical incidents with ‘no beds left’ … Read more

The best home remedies to beat nasty winter bugs revealed – from chicken soup to hot toddies

The best home remedies to beat nasty winter bugs revealed - from chicken soup to hot toddies

USING home remedies to ease your coughs and sniffles? Polls show you’re part of nearly 80 per cent of Brits drinking down chicken soup and ginger tea, or eating garlic cloves to do away with their symptoms. 1 Sipping on hot honey and lemon drinks proved to be a popular way of easing colds this… … Read more

Winter ‘quad-demic’ could strike this Christmas as flu and norovirus cases surge – and NHS faces ‘long winter ahead’

Winter 'quad-demic' could strike this Christmas as flu and norovirus cases surge - and NHS faces 'long winter ahead'

Winter ‘quad-demic’ could strike this Christmas as flu and norovirus cases surge – and NHS faces ‘long winter ahead’ …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> FLU cases are four times higher than this time last year as NHS chiefs warn the health service is busier than ever. England’s medical director Professor Sir Stephen Powis said a “quad-demic” … Read more

Have you got flu, RSV, bronchiolitis, Covid or just a cold? Symptoms of all the nasty bugs rife right now

Have you got flu, RSV, bronchiolitis, Covid or just a cold? Symptoms of all the nasty bugs rife right now

Have you got flu, RSV, bronchiolitis, Covid or just a cold? Symptoms of all the nasty bugs rife right now …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> FEELINGS sniffly? It’s that time of year again when everyone appears to be riddled with hacking coughs and sore throats. 4 What winter bug has got you feeling rubbish this time?Credit: … Read more