Due to cold weather trends across the globe, the UK is setting a record number of flu diagnoses. It is said that this could be the worst in 50 years. Since so many people have come down with the “Aussie Flu”, hospitals are being flooded with patients. Ambulances are being forced to line up outside of hospitals due to the increase in patients. In just 7 days, cases of the flu have increased by 48 percent. This could be the worst winter on record for the NHS.

Key Takeaways:

• Government statistics reveal 1,649 people were struck down with flu last week
• The sharp rise in cases has been triggered by a surge in 2 aggressive subtypes
• Usually, just one subtype, either A or B, is responsible for the majority of case

“this winter’s outbreak shows no signs of slowing down, as flu cases are expected to rocket even further in the coming weeks.”

Read more: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-5229191/Cases-Aussie-flu-surge-48-week-figures-show.html