Flu cases rise after Christmas parties, NHS says

The NHS reported hospital admissions for flu in England rose nine per cent in the week after Christmas, reversing a recent downward trend, and officials said Christmas and New Year parties caused a 'bounce back'.

NHS officials said Christmas and New Year parties have led to a bounce back in flu cases. The number of people in hospital with flu in England rose nine per cent in the week after Christmas. That followed a prior downward trend after the figure reached 3,140 in an earlier week. The NHS described the situation as a "vicious flu snap". Key details: - NHS said Christmas and New Year parties caused a "bounce back" in flu numbers. - Hospital admissions for flu in England rose nine per cent in the week after Christmas. - The figure had been on a downward trend after reaching 3,140 in an earlier week. - The NHS described the situation as a "vicious flu snap". Summary: Officials said the post-Christmas rise reversed a recent decline and has been described as a "vicious flu snap." The report notes a nine per cent increase in hospital flu admissions in the week after Christmas and attributes a bounce back to festive gatherings. Undetermined at this time.