Medical experts have warned that critical care beds in the NHS could come under intense pressure during a coronavirus epidemic.
How many critical care beds are there in England?
Critical care beds run at between 70% and 80% capacity most months, according to data from NHS Digital. Three out of five critical care units said they did not have enough nursing staff, according to a 2018 Faculty of Intensive Medical Care survey. There have also been several temporary GP practice closures across the UK, which puts more pressure on the whole health and care system and not just the response to coronavirus.
GP surgeries in Wales are expected to receive packs of protective face masks, gloves and aprons this week to support their treatment of people with suspected coronavirus.
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