The NHS is bracing for an 'unprecedented' wave of infections due to a mutant flu strain (Image: inyourArea)

The NHS is bracing for an 'unprecedented' wave of infections due to a mutant flu strain, with the recent surge of cases being driven by a 'drifted' strain from the H3N2 family, which is known to cause more severe illness, especially in older people.

The healthcare provider predicts that up to 8,000 beds could soon be occupied by victims of the virus, and as cases rise, members of the public have been urged to come forward and get their vaccination if they are eligible.

Furthermore, the UK Health Security Agency has said that its rapid assessments have suggested that the flu vaccines which are currently in use are still providing good protection against this new mutated strai

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