A critical incident was declared after a ransomware attack disrupted pathology services. Medical students asked to volunteer for 10-12 hour shifts to support hospitals in delivering patient care.
The cyber-attack by a Russian group caused significant disruptions in hospitals like King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust, impacting surgery and transplant operations.
Medical students urged to assist in pathology services by hand delivering blood tests and acting as 'floorwalkers'. The disruption affected various hospital services, emphasizing the need for volunteer support.
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