Flu bouncing back after Christmas mixing, says NHS
Summary
Flu cases in England have increased following Christmas gatherings, with hospitalizations rising by 9% over the previous week. Despite these challenges and the ongoing pressures from cold weather and other winter viruses, the NHS is reportedly managing better than recent years. Other illnesses, like COVID-19 and norovirus, are also contributing to hospital pressures.Key Facts
- Flu hospitalizations in England rose to 2,924 last week, up 9% from the prior week.
- The increase comes after a two-week decline in flu cases.
- NHS faces challenges due to a cold snap and an increase in winter viruses.
- Icy conditions have led to more injuries and respiratory issues requiring hospital care.
- Ambulance delays over Christmas were shorter compared to the previous year.
- Flu cases are still lower than the peak last year, which was over 5,000.
- Covid and norovirus cases in hospitals are also rising.
- The Health Services Safety Investigations Body warned against "risky corridor care" due to overcrowding in hospitals.
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