RE: Covid5 Jan 2021 21:48
Anyone who thinks that this is just like flu has obviously not spent any time in an ITU ward. Worked for the NHS for over 30 years and never before have we run out of ITU beds or ventilators. Since this virus appeared we have doubled our ITU beds to cope with the increased demand. Unfortunately we have not doubled the staff and as a consequence services are having to be cut to get more nurses and doctors into the ITU wards. Spare a thought for these people who are basically watching patients die a horrific death. To the non believers and conspiracy nutters I hope you remember this before spouting your s..t