A leading doctor said that the 'double whammy' of rising Covid-19 and flu cases is putting the NHS under mounting pressure.
The Greater Manchester GP, who wished to remain anonymous, told the Manchester Evening News that hospitals are "extremely busy" and struggling for beds. It comes after NHS bosses in our region urged patients to only call 999 or attend A&E in a 'life-threatening emergency.
He said: "Flu and Covid is increasing and that's infecting the staff as well, along with patients so that's a double whammy. It's not to the scale of the pandemic yet but it's having an effect."
