13 h. ago NHS has ‘no treatments proven to work’ against horror super flu sweeping across England

Scientists say H3N1 flu strain seems to be worse for the elderly as they launch a trial to prove which drugs work for patients hospitalised with severe inluenza

Economics

15 h. ago Health Secretary issues verdict on 'mask mandate' as super flu sweeps UK

Health Secretary Wes Streeting has issued an update after calls for an NHS 'mask mandate'

Society

15 h. ago People living with one condition 'uniquely vulnerable' to super flu, scientist warns

A H3N2 virus - dubbed 'super flu' - is sweeping hospitals in England - and people with one health condition may be more at risk

Events

16 h. ago Why everyone should pay for a private flu jab now as 'super flu' sweeps UK

Flu experts have urged healthy people to get a flu vaccine from their local pharmacy

Economics

18 h. ago New flu strain putting severe pressure on healthcare across Europe, says WHO

At least 27 of 38 countries in WHO’s European region are reporting high or very high influenza activity, body saysEurope live – latest updatesAn intense surge in flu cases driven by a newly dominant virus strain is sweeping across Europe, placing healthcare systems in several countries under severe pressure, the World Health Organization has said.The WHO said on Wednesday that at least 27 of the 38 countries in its European region were reporting “high or very high influenza activity”, with more than half of patients with flu-like symptoms testing positive in six countries including Ireland, Serbia, Slovenia and the UK. Continue reading...

Events

19 h. ago Strike set to cost NHS £250m, Streeting says as doctors hit the picket line

It comes amid warnings of a ‘superflu’ sweeping the nation, with flu cases in hospitals in England at a record level for this time of year

Economics

20 h. ago GP says 'wash hands, space out, and wear a mask' to avoid spreading flu

A new strain of flu is sweeping across the UK, putting pressure on the NHS

Politics

20 h. ago Everything you need to know as health chief speaks out on 'super flu'

Serious flu cases are sweeping the country

Science

24 h. ago Is it too late to get the flu vaccine? Manchester's public health chief answers as severe cases sweep country

'It'll get worse before it gets better'

Science

24 h. ago The 'nuisance' around Salford Royal Hospital and how they plan to stop it

It could be rolled out from next summer.

Politics

31 h. ago Doctors' strike will 'take toll' on patients, warns London NHS chief as five

The industrial action, from 7am on Wednesday 17 December until 7am on Monday 22, comes as hospitals are already under pressure from an unprecedented wave of super flu

Events

36 h. ago Will Greater Manchester hospitals cope as resident doctor walkouts begin amid flu?

What to know Greater Manchester hospitals as they battle flu on the eve of doctors strikes

Science

41 h. ago Urgent appeal as woman goes missing from Manchester hospital

Officers are 'becoming increasingly concerned' about Amy

Events

60 h. ago Numbers in each Greater Manchester hospital with flu as bosses urge areas with lowest protection to come to clinics

Senior health sources say the figure is rising every day, and the current figure is much higher than the numbers most recently published, as cases continue to climb

Science

65 h. ago Doctors strike to go ahead despite super flu sweeping through London

The British Medical Association (BMA) confirmed its members will down tools between December 17 and December 22, despite a strain of super-flu sweeping through the country

Events

67 h. ago Urgent appeal issued over missing man last seen at Manchester hospital

"We want to make sure he is safe and well"

Events

3 d. ago Half of hospitals are battling their worst EVER flu outbreak as raging 'superflu' crisis sparks NHS meltdown and Covid

Creaking under the strain of an unprecedented 'tidal wave' that hit weeks earlier than expected, ailing hospitals have been plunged into their 'worst-case scenario'.

Science

3 d. ago Mum who went to hospital with a broken wrist to find out she had a brain tumour

Alison Whybrow, 59, went to hospital with a broken wrist before being told by doctors she had a brain tumour

Politics

3 d. ago Man hospitalised after early hours 'disturbance' in city centre

A 25-year-old man was injured

Politics

3 d. ago Man arrested and rushed to hospital with serious injuries after car crash

Police were at the scene in the early hours of this morning

Events