英国流感住院病例创历史新高, 在早季猛增及即将到来的罢工期间, UK flu hospitalizations hit record highs, straining NHS amid early season surge and upcoming strikes.

今年这个时候,英格兰的流感住院人数创历史新高,上星期每天有1 717名病人住院,比2024年高出56%,69名病人接受关键护理。 Flu hospitalizations in England have reached a record high for this time of year, with 1,717 patients admitted daily last week—56% higher than in 2024—and 69 in critical care. 流感季节开始得比往常早,没有高峰的迹象,国民保健系统已经受到工作人员短缺的压力,12月17日至22日即将发生医生罢工。 The flu season started earlier than usual and shows no sign of peaking, straining an NHS already under pressure from staff shortages and upcoming doctor strikes from December 17 to 22. 卫生官员敦促符合条件的人,包括65岁以上的人、孕妇和前线工人接种疫苗,以减少医院的压力。 Health officials urge eligible people, including those over 65, pregnant women, and frontline workers, to get vaccinated to reduce strain on hospitals.