A hospital in London has declared a 'critical incident' because its intensive care unit is completely full after a surge in coronavirus patients. Northwick Park Hospital, in Harrow, north-west London, has had at least three patients die of the coronavirus already this week. Professor Chris Whitty, the Chief Medical Officer for England, said intensive care wards would feel 'real pressure' first. As Government ministers have acknowledged the deteriorating situation in London, Professor Whitty said intensive care wards would feel 'real pressure' first. Mr Stevens has repeatedly been challenged over whether there were enough intensive care beds in NHS hospitals.

Source: Daily Mail March 20, 2020 11:50 UTC