12 h. ago Mutant flu map of Britain: As cases QUADRUPLE in some areas in just a week, how is your local hospital faring?

Health chiefs today warned the virus had plunged the NHS into a 'worst case scenario'. In seven NHS trusts alone, hospitalisations have more than quadrupled in a week.

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14 h. ago Are you worried about the 'super flu' crisis? Take our poll and have your say

A new aggressive flu variant known as 'K strain' or H3N2 has already seen a huge spike in hospitalisations with top NHS bosses warning that the worst is yet to come

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15 h. ago Superflu sparks NHS carnage as swamped A&Es turn record number of ambulances away amid fears crisis is going to get even worse with looming threat of strikes and ever

Health chiefs have warned that the NHS is facing the 'worst case scenario' this winter with the latest figures revealing that hospitals are already facing record demand.

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17 h. ago The two reasons why flu season is so bad this year as NHS issues 'worst case' warning

NHS figures show hospitalisations from flu have surged by more than half in just one week

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18 h. ago UK hospitals facing 'worst case scenario' from super flu, doctors warn

UK hospitals facing 'worst case scenario' from super flu, doctors warn  Reuters

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18 h. ago 'Super flu' warning as nation’s top doctor warns NHS faces 'worst

New NHS England data has revealed the number of young and old people being hospitalised with flu as ‘winter viruses start to engulf hospitals’ with staff 'pushed to the limit'

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19 h. ago Superflu triggers 'worst case scenario' for ailing NHS as hospitalisations quadruple in worst

Surveillance programmes that monitor England's outbreak suggest flu hospital admissions are up 55 per cent on last week alone.

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19 h. ago UK hit by 'tidal wave' of flu as 'worst case scenario' warning issued

The NHS has been battling a severe flu outbreak in the UK, with the mutated H3N2 strain circulating - and health bosses have warned of a 'tidal wave' of illness

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20 h. ago NHS faces 'super flu' crisis as bosses warn of 'worst case scenario' outbreak

NHS England has released its latest figures as the UK faces its most severe flu outbreak in decades, with the mutated H3N2 strain spreading

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37 h. ago Woman shares 3 symptoms of 'worst' winter flu as NHS warns of unprecedented wave

A woman has shared three of the symptoms she's been dealing with as the UK continues to grapple with an "unprecedented flu wave" - and it seems she's not alone

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43 h. ago Met Office urges Brits in 10 areas to 'prepare' three essential items today

Storm Bram saw major disruption on Tuesday and for residents in 10 areas the worst could still be yet to come, with Met Office weather warnings still in place

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3 d. ago Storm Bram puts Britain on high flood alert with half a month's worth of rainfall in 24 hours and 90mph winds set to batter the UK

Western parts of the UK will be worst affected with a series of Met Office amber and yellow warnings for wind and rain in place from 6pm today until Wednesday.

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3 d. ago UK households warned of 'worst' drink to have this Christmas

Almost two-thirds of UK drinkers consume more alcohol over Christmas, and many could be unknowingly adding thousands of calories during December

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1 week ago MTG appears to send cryptic message to Trump warning him about ‘one of the worst mistakes’ he will make

The Georgia congresswoman and Trump have differed on several issues, including how to handle H-1B visas

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2 w. ago Dog trainer warns 3 breeds are 'worst' for families — 'they bite children'

Dog expert Will Atherton, of Will Atherton Canine Training, has named three breeds that families may want to "steer well clear of" if they have children

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2 w. ago Worst appliances costing you £383 extra as Martin Lewis warns of 'demon' device

Energy experts reveal the most power-hungry household appliances costing up to £383 extra per year

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3 w. ago Vet warns dog owners of serious illness risk that's worst in November

Seasonal Canine Illness is a rare but potentially serious condition that can affect dogs after they have been on a woodland walk - and it's most common in November

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4 w. ago Africa experiencing worst cholera outbreak in 25 years, health agency warns

Africa CDC said it had recorded about 300,000 cases of cholera this year, with more than 7,000 deaths

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