The NHS is urging people to get 'ahead of the threat of a potential 'twindemic' this winter' as 'infection levels already starting to rise'
NHS chiefs are warning of a potential 'twindemic' this winter as flu and coronavirus infection levels are already starting to rise. Threats of a 'twindemic' come as Covid-19 hospitalisations climb to their highest in months across the country.
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