Enact ‘Plan B plus’ to avoid ‘stumbling into winter crisis’ Health leaders are calling on the government to introduce measures, such as mandatory face coverings in crowded and enclosed spaces, without delay to keep people well and avoid the NHS from becoming overwhelmed this winter.
The NHS is seeing worrying increases in coronavirus cases in its hospitals and the community at a time when it is preparing for a busy winter period, its staff are close to burnout, and it is being expected to recover many of its services that were disrupted by the pandemic.
The NHS Confederation is warning that the extent of this recovery could be at risk without preemptive action over winter from the government and the public.
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