A 'brutal' cold is quickly sweeping across the UK this winter and is leaving people feeling wiped out for days, or in worst cases, weeks.
The nasty illness is causing some people to be 'bedridden for days' whilst others say they have been 'housebound' for weeks.
People across the country have taken to social media to complain about the mystery lurgy, as they say it's 'worse than any winter bug' they've had before.
Many who have been taken ill hope they get they all-clear in time for Christmas. Symptoms of fever, headaches, blocked noses, coughs, fatigue and achy muscles have been reported.
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