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NHS faces worst-case scenario as super flu hospitalisations surge by 55%

NHS faces worst-case scenario as super flu hospitalisations surge by 55%

A mutated H3N2 influenza strain has led to record hospitalisations, prompting some NHS trusts to reintroduce mask-wearing in specific clinical areas.

NHS ·2 Jul 2026, 11:39 ·Owen Patel 3 min read