Latest NHS data reveals England's worst-hit hospital trusts as the number of Covid patients soars. Hospitals in London, the Midlands, Essex, Surrey, Liverpool and Portsmouth are among those treating the highest number of people with the virus.
Earlier today the Mirror reported there has been a 48 per cent increase in hospitalised patients since December 29. Figures released by NHS England reveal that on Tuesday the Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust was treating 886 people with coronavirus - the highest number in the country.
Of the 20 hospitals with the highest number of Covid patients, nine are in the London. Barts Health NHS Trust was not far behind with 824, a week after a major incident was declared by London Mayor Sadiq
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