Avoid the elderly if you have a cold or cough, Britons told – By Sky News Staff (Sky News) / Dec 23, 2022
The NHS has come under intense pressure in recent weeks, with the number of people in hospital rising by two-thirds in a week.
People with coughs and colds should avoid seeing elderly relatives to protect them from a surge in winter viruses, health officials have advised.
The message from experts is: if you feel unwell, stay at home.
The guidance was issued as Britons prepare for their least restricted Christmas since COVID curbs and subsequent guidance forced some families to stay apart.
The NHS has come under intense pressure in recent weeks, with the number of people in hospital rising by two-thirds in a week, NHS England data showed.
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