Hospitals are facing a potential “quad-demic” this winter as cases of covid-19, influenza, norovirus, and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) rise, according to NHS England. The increase in cases has led to long delays in emergency departments and concerns about hospital capacity. Last week, there were an average of 1099 people hospitalized with flu per day, a 350% increase from the same time last year. Additionally, there were an average of 1390 covid-19 patients, 142 children with RSV, and 756 patients with norovirus. The president of a royal college has warned that urgent action is needed to prevent risks to patients’ lives.
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Spike in flu cases and delays in emergency departments put patients at risk from imminent winter crisis
