The NHS has been battling a severe flu outbreak in the UK, with the mutated H3N2 strain circulating - and health bosses have warned of a 'tidal wave' of illness The NHS has warned of a 'tidal wave' of sickness (Image: Getty Images)

NHS England has unveiled its latest statistics as Britain grapples with its most brutal flu epidemic in decades. This development coincides with the mutated H3N2 variant spreading across the UK, prompting the NHS to issue an urgent 'flu jab SOS' to at-risk individuals.

Health chiefs have warned that the NHS could confront a "tidal wave" of sickness in the lead-up to Christma s. The public has been urged to don face coverings outdoors when feeling under the weather .

Daniel Elkeles, chief executive of NHS Providers which represents NHS trusts, reve

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