What is H3N2 K? NHS battles ‘unprecedented flu wave’ this winter

Britain is facing an unprecedented flu season with the emergence of the new H3N2K variant (Picture: Getty Images)NHS bosses have reported a record number of patients in hospitals after an ‘unprecedented flu wave’ this winter – but the UK is not alone in this.Every year, respiratory viruses, especially influenza, SARS-CoV-2 and RSV, put enormous pressure on healthcare systems throughout Europe.
And this year, some countries reported cases as early as October. In Spain