Warning of a ‘tidal wave’ of flu

Urgent 'festive flu' warning as NHS records 'really concerning' wave of cases
Professor Sir Stephen Powis, the boss of NHS England, said: "The tidal wave of flu cases and other seasonal viruses hitting hospitals is really concerning for patients and for the NHS - the figures are adding to our 'quad-demic' worries."
Warning of a ‘tidal wave’ of flu as cases rise significantly in a week
This will have a knock-on effect for planned operations.“While waiting lists are reducing, they are not coming down fast enough to guarantee the Government will meet its milestone on the 18-week target within this Parliament.
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The national medical director for NHS England said: "The tidal wave of flu cases and other seasonal viruses hitting hospitals is really concerning for patients and for the NHS."
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