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” of viruses is coming.

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NHS wards are already 95 per cent full (stock image)Credit: Alamy

Winter is the busiest time of the year for the NHS but wards are already 95 per cent full.

Medics fear hospitals will struggle to cope with waves of flu, Covid, cold virus RSV and vomiting bug norovirus.

Prof Powis…

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