Multiple hospitals declare critical incidents over soaring flu cases as A&E patients face 50 hour waits
Hospitals in Birmingham, Hampshire, Liverpool and Plymouth have declared critical incidents following a surge in patients with respiratory issues
Mask-wearing returns to hospitals amid flu chaos as at least 7 NHS trusts declare critical incidents
England’s top doctor says flu surge means 'demand is showing no signs of letting up' before an expected peak next week, as numerous NHS hospital trusts declare critical incidents
Several NHS trusts in England declare critical incidents amid rise in flu cases
Patients not in an emergency are being asked to see their GP, pharmacy or visit their nearest walk-in centre - or to call the 111 service for advice.
Several hospitals across England declare 'critical incidents' over jump in flu cases
Exceptionally high demand' on services forces hospitals to declare critical incidents amid rising cases of flu and respiratory illness - Anadolu Ajansı
Critical incident as hospitals cancel operations
Operations have been cancelled by a hospital trust after an influx of patients suffering from winter viruses. Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust said a critical incident had been declared because of sustained pressures at Basingstoke and Winchester hospitals.
NHS hospitals across country declare critical incidents amid flu surge
NHS hospitals across England have declared critical incidents because of a surge in flu-related hospital admissions.
Multiple hospitals across England declare critical incidents due to high demand
Several hospitals and NHS trusts across England have declared critical incidents due to sustained pressure on their emergency departments
County's hospitals declare 'critical incident'
Ongoing demand, particularly at Northampton and Kettering general hospitals have culminated in this escalation. Earlier this week, the East Midlands Ambulance Service (EMAS), which covers Northamptonshire,
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