UK Faces Flu Outbreak As Over 5000 Hospitalised

• UK is affected with an intense flu outbreak that has seen over 5,000 patients hospitalised by the end of December.

• The National Health Service on Friday reported an average of 4,469 flu-related hospitalisations daily in the week

• Critical care units reported an average of 211 flu patients per day.

The United Kingdom has been affectes by intense flu outbreak with over 5,000 patients hospitalised by the end of December.

The National Health Service on Friday reported an average of 4,469 flu-related hospitalisations daily in the week leading up to December 29.

Daily Report Nigeria recalls that On Christmas Day, 4,102 patients were in hospital with flu, rising sharply to 5,074 by December 29.

This marks a dramatic quadrupling of cases since November 29, when hospitalisations stood at 1,190.

Adding to the strain, hospitals are also dealing with high numbers of norovirus and Respiratory Syncytial Virus cases.

Critical care units reported an average of 211 flu patients per day, while norovirus and RSV cases remain significantly higher than last year.

The NHS has implemented measures to manage the surge, including adding 1,300 extra beds and improving coordination centres.

A record 15,094 patients were discharged on Christmas Eve, representing a 40 per cent increase over the previous week’s average.

According to BBC, the National Clinical Director for urgent and emergency care, Julian Redhead, highlighted the continued pressure from flu, COVID-19, RSV, and other viruses.

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