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Is Omicron Already Overwhelming UK Hospitals?

Boris Johnson has said England can “ride out” the Omicron wave. But at what cost will it come to the NHS? We speak to critical care nurse Dave Carr about the strain on Britain’s hospitals.

With Michael Walker and Dalia Gebrial.

  • Published 5 January 2022

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