NHS facing ‘most dangerous situation anyone can remember’, says health chief

Prof Chris Whitty has said ‘the NHS in some parts of the country is currently facing the most dangerous situation anyone can remember’ (Victoria Jones/PA)

England’s chief medical officer has warned that the NHS is facing the “most dangerous situation” in living memory as the pandemic causes record deaths and hospital admissions.

As the country awaits the ramping-up of coronavirus testing and vaccinations this week, Chris Whitty said the only way to prevent avoidable deaths is for the public to stay at home wherever possible.