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Evening Standard
Health
Storm Newton

Hospitals declare critical incidents amid 'sustained pressure’ from flu and respiratory illnesses

A number of NHS trusts in England have declared critical incidents amid “exceptionally high demands” on emergency departments.

One trust said it is seeing “high numbers of older patients with respiratory problems exacerbated by the cold weather”.

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