NHS England say sharp rise in flu cases is causing real concern.
Hospitals in England are being hit by a "tidal wave" of flu and other winter viruses, NHS bosses say.
That is more than three times higher than this time last year, with doctors warning that they are struggling to contain the spread of the virus within hospitals as well as seeing more patients being admitted.NHS England medical director Prof Sir Stephen Powis said: "The tidal wave of flu cases and other seasonal viruses hitting hospitals is really concerning for patients and for the NHS – the figures are adding to our 'quad-demic' worries.
He said the pressures on A&E and the rest of the emergency system were worst than last winter - and could be heading to the levels seen in 2022-23, which is regarded as one of the worst winters in generation for delays and waits. "It does not take much of an increase. It's a real struggle at the moment. We are seeing long waits with many hospitals having the equivalent of a ward of patients backed up in A&E because there are no beds available."At a meeting with health leaders earlier this week, Health Secretary Wes Streeting told hospitals to prioritise safety and the very longest waits instead of worrying about the target.
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