Heather du Plessis-Allan DriveGavin Grey: UK correspondent on the tidal wave of flu and winter issues facing the region
Hospitals in England are being hit by a "tidal wave" of flu and other winter viruses, NHS bosses say.
Data released showed there were an average of nearly 1,900 beds occupied by flu patients last week – up 70% on the week before.
The service is running at near bed capacity and getting worse.
UK Correspondent Gavin Grey joins the show to discuss this and more.
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