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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Ella Pickover

RARE PHOTOS: Hospitals close to full as many beds occupied by people fit to be discharged | Rare Historical Photos

Concerns have been raised about the ‘twin pressures’ of winter viruses and problems discharging patients (Peter Byrne/PA) - (PA Archive)

Hospitals in England are “close to full” as a significant number of beds are occupied by people who are medically fit to be discharged, health officials have said.

It comes as medics are dealing with a rising tide of people suffering with the winter vomiting bug.

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