"PA Media London hospitals are dealing with an "unprecedented wave" of super flu, and "facing a worse-case scenario", NHS England has said. An average of 380 patients per day were in hospital beds with flu last week - the highest ever recorded for this time of year and 46.7% higher than the previous week. More than 1.8 million people in the capital have received their flu jab since 1 September, with more than 65,000 taking up the offer in the past week."
"Medical director for the NHS in London, Dr Chris Streather, said this "unprecedented wave" of super flu was leaving the NHS facing a worse-case scenario. "The numbers of patients in hospital with flu is extremely high for this time of year. "Even worse, it continues to rise and the peak is not in sight yet." The winter pressures come as resident doctors prepare to strike from 17 to 22 December, raising concerns about patient care and safety during the NHS's busiest period."
London hospitals are experiencing an unprecedented, rising wave of a severe influenza strain, with an average of 380 flu patients per day last week, a record for the season and a 46.7% increase from the prior week. More than 1.8 million Londoners have received flu jabs since 1 September, including over 65,000 in the past week, and community outreach includes vaccine offers at public events. Ambulance handovers exceeded 16,600 last week (2,371 per day), higher than last year. Resident doctors are set to strike 17–22 December, raising concerns about capacity and patient safety.
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