Flu patient numbers in English hospitals fall for second straight week

Published 2026-01-02 20:40
Flu patient numbers in English hospitals fall for second straight week

Medical director says NHS ‘far from complacent’ as cold snap bites with average of 2,676 flu patients a day on wardsThe number of people in hospital with flu in England has fallen for the second week in a row, NHS figures show, as England’s top doctor said the health service was “far from complacent” as a cold snap takes hold.An average of 2,676 flu patients were in hospital each day during the week ending 28 December, down 13% from 3,061 the previous week. ...

Flu patient numbers in English hospitals fall for second straight week - Medical director says NHS ‘far from complacent’ as cold snap bites with average of 2,676 flu patients a day on wardsThe number of people in hospital with flu in England has fallen for the second week in a row, NHS figures show, as England’s top doctor said the health service was “far from complacent” as a cold snap takes hold.An average of 2,676 flu patients were in hospital each day during the week ending 28 December, down 13% from 3,061 the previous week. ...

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