15 h. ago Flu symptoms to watch for as NHS braces for 'unprecedented' winter wave

NHS chiefs have declared critical incidents amid fears the H3N2 strain, dubbed subclade K, could trigger one of the worst flu seasons to date with hospital beds occupied 56% higher than last year

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15 h. ago Is it time to mask up? As mutant flu outbreak threatens to cripple the NHS, leading experts give their verdict

As cases of the super flu sweep across Britain and hospitals declare critical incidents, experts declare that more people need to wear masks

Science

20 h. ago Q&A: As mutant 'super flu' sparks NHS meltdown with hospital 'critical incidents' and mask mandates, why is flu worse than ever before? Should I still get a jab? And what are the key symptoms?

With concerns rising by the day, here's everything you need to know about the mutant flu-and how to protect yourself from the virus.

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22 h. ago Face masks made compulsory at some UK hospitals amid flu surge

More than 1,700 hospital beds a day taken up with flu patients, 50% higher than last year

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23 h. ago Compulsory face masks introduced as flu levels soar in UK as 'critical incidents' called

Some hospitals are telling staff and patients they must wear masks in some areas to try to stop rampant infections

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26 h. ago Everything we know about Lamara Bell M9 tragedy as police call centres face problems

Police Scotland set up a "critical incident" last month after civilian staff reported problems with a new police call handling system including delays answering 999 and 101 calls.

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26 h. ago Police Scotland "critical incident" after problems with new 999 call centre

Police Scotland set up a "critical incident" alert after civilian staff reported problems with a new call handling system including delays answering 999 and 101 calls.

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41 h. ago Now six hospitals declare 'critical incidents' as 'superflu' sparks NHS meltdown: Health chiefs order patients to wear masks

Bosses fear the 'calculated' disruption - at a time when hospital staffing rotas are 'very fragile' because of upcoming Christmas holidays and winter illness - will cause 'mayhem'.

Science

55 h. ago K virus: Expert lists top tips to avoid being ill to mutant flu during Christmas

It is thought the UK could face its worst flu season to date — with some hospitals, such as Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Birmingham, already declaring critical incidents just weeks before Christmas

Science

60 h. ago I'm a pharmacist, this is how to protect yourself against the mutant flu sweeping the UK... right NOW

Health leaders believe the UK could face its worst flu season to date - with some hospitals already declaring critical incidents, imposing face mask rules and banning visitors.

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69 h. ago Superflu spreads across Europe: UK hospitals declare critical incidents and schools shut, cases surge in France and demand for face mask and medicine skyrockets in Spain

Daniel Elkeles, boss of NHS Providers, said Britons should start wearing a face mask on public transport and in offices if they are coughing and sneezing but are well enough to go to work.

Science

69 h. ago 'Superflu' rips through UK with hospitals declaring critical incidents

Hospitals have declared critical incidents and schools have been forced to bring back Covid-style “firebreak lockdowns” as a wave of mutant ‘super flu’ is spreading through the UK

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2 d. ago Government warns schools grappling with 'superflu' should only close in extreme circumstances as mutant strain spreads across Europe and more UK hospitals declare critical incidents

Headteachers are being told to consider the impact on education and wellbeing before an emergency shutdown due to the 'superflu' outbreak and to do their best to minimise disruption.

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3 d. ago Birmingham hospitals critical incident LIVE: Urgent warning after flu cases explosion

We'll be bringing you the very latest updates, pictures and video on this breaking news story

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3 d. ago Royal Stoke Hospital declares 'critical incident' and only attend if 'life

NHS Royal Stoke University Hospital has declared a "critical incident" after coming under "severe and sustained pressure" with an increased number of patients over the weekend

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7 d. ago Top NHS doctor issues 'breaking point' alert as winter virus cases 'incredibly high'

The NHS has issued a 'flu-demic' alert as levels of the winter virus soar across England

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1 week ago Warning to tourists as Spain considers reintroducing mask rules

Spain is considering compulsory mask use in some settings due to Covid and flu concerns

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2 w. ago BBC Breakfast's Sally Nugent shares 'horrendous' news after 'critical incident' declared

BBC Breakfast star Sally Nugent shared news of a major arrest on Wednesday

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2 w. ago Compulsory face mask rule brought in at hospitals in one part of Wales

All staff and visitors are now required to wear face masks at the health board

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2 w. ago Critical incident declared in Oxfordshire after illegal flytipping incident

Starmer backed the EA’s criminal investigation into the vast fly-tip in a field alongside the A34 in Kidlington

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