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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
World
Storm Newton

Flu crisis sees urgent hospital warning as cases continue to soar

Hospitals have restricted visitor numbers while others are encouraging people to wear surgical masks - (Getty Images/iStockphoto)

Hospitals have issued an urgent warning as flu cases continue to soar across the UK.

Patients have been urged to attend A&E alone as NHS hospitals grapple with high demand.

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