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Non-emergency operations have been cancelled in north and south Wales due to a seasonal rise in winter illnesses putting pressure on NHS hospitals.
Some hospital managers say they have seen "significant increased pressures" since Christmas and others report that A&E admissions have risen 20%.
Common complaints are flu as well as other respiratory problems.
However, Public Health Wales reports that the number of flu cases is within expected levels for the time of year.
Several acute hospitals report cancellations of non-emergency procedures and delays to deal with the influx.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-20991223
Some hospital managers say they have seen "significant increased pressures" since Christmas and others report that A&E admissions have risen 20%.
Common complaints are flu as well as other respiratory problems.
However, Public Health Wales reports that the number of flu cases is within expected levels for the time of year.
Several acute hospitals report cancellations of non-emergency procedures and delays to deal with the influx.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-20991223