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NHS warns of 'tidal wave' of flu as hospital cases rise 70% in England

NHS warns of 'tidal wave' of flu as hospital cases rise 70% in England

Number of hospital beds occupied by patients with flu has increased by 70% in a week, with norovirus, RSV and Covid-19 all forecast to rise

The number of hospital beds in England occupied by patients with flu has increased by 70% in a week, NHS England said, as it warned of a “tidal wave of flu hitting hospitals”.

Health leaders said that people eligible for their free flu jab should get vaccinated as soon as possible to avoid “festive flu”.

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