Harrow-based hospital Northwick Park has declared a ’critical incident’ after a surge in coronavirus cases, Sky reports, citing the hospital. The hospital’s critical care unit has hit capacity due to the number of coronavirus cases and is asking neighboring facilities for help.
This comes as deaths in the U.K. rise to 144 and cases stand at 3,269 as of Thursday. The U.K. is expected to announce more stringent measures to fight the pandemic, including the closure of pubs, restaurants, gyms and cinemas in London.
