Health chiefs warn older people in three counties to stay indoors due to dangerous conditions as temperatures plummetFlu cases are expected to peak this week, exacerbating hospital overcrowding and prompting cancellations of medical appointments due to severe weather and low vaccination rates.
Hospitals hit by 'tidal wave' of winter virusesNHS hospitals in England are overwhelmed by a surge in flu and other winter viruses, leading to serious capacity issues.
Hospital reporting of respiratory disease to lapseFederal data collection since March 2020 provides insights beyond COVID-19, aiding in response to other illnesses like flu and RSV.