The number of people in hospitals with flu has increased rapidly, with a total of 869 cases admitted as of this morning, the HSE has said.

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Ireland

Number of flu cases in hospital 'increasing rapidly'

The first minister has urged eligible Scots to get vaccinated after a warning from public health authorities.

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NHS coping despite 'upsurge' in flu cases - John Swinney

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Health leaders are calling on patients to think about how they use the NHS, and to only call 999 for life-threatening conditions

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Newcastle upon Tyne

Tyne and Wear

England

Public urged to help NHS by keeping emergency services for most serious cases

The First Minister said ‘all aspects’ of the NHS in Scotland were under pressure due to a rise in demand for services.

Scotland

NHS coping despite ‘very dramatic increase’ in flu cases, Swinney insists

THE NHS has announced outbreaks of flu at hospitals in Cumbria.

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Cumbria

NHS announces outbreaks of flu at West Cumberland Hospital and Cumberland Infirmary

Flu cases have soared in Scotland as health officials warn the public to stay away from A&E unless necessary.

The Scotsman

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Fears Scotland's NHS 'on brink of collapse' as flu hospital cases surge

Public Health Scotland (PHS) figures show a 63% increase in laboratory-confirmed cases of flu across all age groups in Scotland in the past week - rising to 2,752 cases from 1,696 the previous week.

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Surging number of Scots hospitalised by flu as NHS resources stretched

Some 869 were in hospital with the flu this morning, compared to 530 people last Sunday.

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Ogden Newspapers

Close to 870 people in hospital with the flu after 'rapid increase’ in hospitalisations

A sharp rise in the number of flu cases is putting more pressure on health services.

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Falkirk

Sharp rise in flu cases putting strain on NHS - here's how to get vaccinated

Public Health Scotland (PHS) has published new data which shows that flu activity continues to rise steeply in Scotland, including an increase in the number of people attending their GP or being admitted to hospital. The figures, published today, show that there has been a 63% increase in laboratory-confirmed cases of flu across all age […]

Number of flu cases in hospital 'increasing rapidly'

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