NHS England has warned services “tidal wave” of infections and are bracing for a “quad-demic” of bugs this winter, with the increase in cases of flu, norovirus and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), and expected increases of Covid-19.

NHS England warned yesterday of a “tidal wave of flu hitting hospitals” after the number of beds occupied by flu patients rose by 70 per cent in a week. Experts warned that hospitals were running “red hot” after A&Es had their busiest November on record.

The boss of NHS England has urged Brits to get vaccinated before Christmas with cases of ‘festive flu’ on the rise. Cases of Flu, norovirus (the winter vomiting bug) and RSV (a common cold and cough) have significantly risen in the UK this winter.

NHS leaders have issued an alert about a "tidal wave of flu hitting hospitals" with a staggering 70% increase in admissions in just one week. The NHS is urging those eligible for the free vaccine to come forward as the festive season approaches, helping to stave off "festive flu" and relieve the heavily burdened health service.

Professor Sir Stephen Powis, NHS national medical director, said: "The tidal wave of flu cases and other seasonal viruses hitting hospitals is really concerning for patients and f

The national medical director for NHS England said: "The tidal wave of flu cases and other seasonal viruses hitting hospitals is really concerning for patients and for the NHS."

The NHS has warned of a “tidal wave” of flu infections in the last seven days, with a 70 per cent increase in hospital cases in England.

NHS leaders have warned that hospitals are bracing for a so-called 'quad-demic' of disease over the winter months.