Surge in number of flu admissions having ‘high imapct’ on hospitals

The number of people in hospital with flu in England is rising at a ‘very concerning rate’ and is more than four times the level it was a month ago, according to NHS data.

Figures from NHS England show an average of 4,469 flu patients were in beds in England each day last week, including 211 in critical care.

This is up 17% from 3,818 the previous week, when...