What is behind Swindon hospital’s critical incident?

Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has declared a “critical incident” due to increased Covid cases and high demand, with inpatient numbers up 81% since Christmas Eve. The three hospitals in Wiltshire are currently treating over 150 Covid patients, and hundreds of hospital staff are off due to the virus. The trust has urged the public to use the NHS 111 service for non-life-threatening conditions to help alleviate the strain.