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British doctors to go on strike during a flu outbreak

Doctors in England say they'll go on strike Wednesday. Their five-day action coincides with a spike in flu cases. The government says crowded hospitals are preparing for a "worst case scenario."

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Lauren Frayer
Lauren Frayer covers the United Kingdom, Ireland and parts of Europe for NPR News. She is a regular contributor to NPR podcasts, and serves as a guest host of Weekend Edition and Weekend All Things Considered.

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