In some cases, the need to transfer patients is the result of dwindling oxygen supplies.
On Tuesday afternoon, London's North Middlesex University Hospital Trust said that the influx of patients "was putting a strain" on oxygen supplies, according to the Independent. A day earlier, the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in London was forced to divert ambulances to other hospitals because of similar oxygen supply concerns. The hospital thenThe chief constable of Essex Police, BJ Harrington, told: "Declaring a major incident enables us to seek further support from the Government to address the severe pressures which the health system is under because of Covid-19.
Scientists from the Independent Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies have called on the UK government to implement an "immediate national lockdown" to help alleviate some of the pressure on hospitals.. Instead, the health secretary is expected to announce that more areas will be plunged into Tier 4 lockdown restrictions.
On Tuesday, the UK recorded its highest number of new COVID-19 infections yet. The daily toll of 53,135 new infections trumps the previous 41,385 cases recorded just the day before.LoadingBy clicking ‘Sign up’, you agree to receive marketing emails from Business Insider as well as other partner offers and accept our
Absolute rubbish. ... Overwhelmed hospital staff dancing the day away. ...
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