Public health officials in Nottinghamshire have issued important advice over concerns of the prospect of a 'twindemic' - a combination of flu and Covid-19 which could put pressure on the NHS this winter. According to the Office for National Statistics, an estimated 1.1million people in private households tested positive for Covid, which covered the seven days up to September 17 in England, and up to September 30 in Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.
This was the first time the UK-wide total has been above one million since late August. Hospital admissions with Covid are also on the rise. NHS bosses have warned this winter could be the first time the country sees the effects of Covid and flu in full circulation.
Health experts have said the UK must prepare for a big, early wave of flu - based on what Australia has experienced during its winter. Some southern hemisphere countries have experienced their toughest flu season in years.
