Coronavirus: Extra 20,000 medical staff and 8,000 hospital beds
The government has agreed a massive deal with the private sector which means more than 8,000 hospital beds, 700 doctors and 10,000 nurses be added to the number fighting coronavirus.
The deal for NHS England also includes thousands of extra ventilators.
As well as treating coronavirus patients, the extra staff and equipment will be utilised to treat other patients, including cancer patients, and perform urgent operations.
Health secretary Matt Hancock said the deal was 'great news.'
More follows
Comments: Our rules
We want our comments to be a lively and valuable part of our community - a place where readers can debate and engage with the most important local issues. The ability to comment on our stories is a privilege, not a right, however, and that privilege may be withdrawn if it is abused or misused.
Please report any comments that break our rules.
Read the rules hereLast Updated:
Report this comment Cancel