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NHS declares critical incident amid rise in flu cases
Services are "extremely busy" due to a combination of factors including high levels of flu and norovirus, an NHS spokesperson said. Health chiefs have urged people to only call 99
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
NHS hospital declares critical incident over 'exceptionally high' flu cases as staff grapple with 'challenging circumstances'
An NHS Trust has declared a critical incident with A&E patients facing waits of up to 50 hours. The Royal Liverpool Hospital said there was "exceptionally high demand" on services in its emergency department and the number of patients being admitted to wards.
Major NHS hospital declares critical incident over 'exceptionally high' flu cases
The hospital declared a "full capacity" emergency after some patients reportedly waited as long as 91 hours in A&E before being treated.
Royal Liverpool Hospital declares critical incident over soaring flu cases
Multiple hospitals across England have declared critical incidents following a surge in flu and other respiratory illnesses. Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust declared a critical incident on Tuesday due to “sustained pressures” at its Basingstoke and Winchester Hospitals.
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