Positivity increased to 4.9%, with the highest positivity in those aged 80 years and over at 7.3%,” according to the most recent data. Just weeks after British citizens.
Were advised to “consider wearing a face mask” in order to prevent the number of cases from increasing, the study also explains that a total of around 7,826 specimens were analyzed.
Additionally, NHS England CEO Amanda Pritchard expressed worries on X (previously Twitter) on the effect that winter illnesses have on the NHS.
“It is hard to describe how difficult it is for our frontline staff right now,” she wrote. The impact that flu and other viruses are having on our patients and NHS services is a serious concern.
“In addition to handling a large volume of ambulance calls and A&E visits, staff members are also tending to critically ill patients who have been hospitalized and need specialized care.
“Despite such severe demands, the staff’s expertise and compassion were amazing when I visited A&E this week; I know that this is true throughout the nation.
