NHS boss warns 9,000 coronavirus patients already in hospital - as Nightingale Hospital is set to open
MORE than 9,000 people who have tested positive for coronavirus are being treated in hospitals across England, according to NHS England's chief executive.
"That's why what you see here is a mass mobilisation, taking place right across the country, but also at these new Nightingale hospitals. NHS Nightingale will also see cabin crew from easyJet and Virgin Atlantic volunteering as medical staffSir Simon also said that NHS England will be able to double the number of coronavirus tests it has available for staff by the end of this week.
"That's one of the reasons why it's so important that we are ramping up staff testing, but it's also why it's so vital that all of us take the medical advice and stay at home. Sir Simon also said that intensive care beds are available for those that need them, adding that the Government is "pulling out all the stops" to procure personal protective equipment for NHS staff.
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