Average of 2,629 patients this week is more than four times number at this point last year, NHS figures show

The number of people in hospital in England with flu has jumped 41% in a week and continues to be more than four times the number at this point last year, NHS figures show.

An average of 2,629 flu patients were in beds in England each day last week, 2,504 in general or acute (G&A) beds and 125 in critical care.