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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Zoe Tidman

NHS may cancel appointments and reduce visiting times over Covid and flu ‘twindemic’, leaders warn

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NHS trusts may be forced to cancel appointments and limit visiting times in a Covid and flu “twindemic” this winter, health leaders have warned.

Fears have been raised the viruses could strip back the workforce and further increase demand for services during an already busy period.

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