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NHS cyber-attack: GPs and hospitals hit by ransomware
NHS services across England and some in Scotland have been hit by a large-scale cyber-attack.
Staff cannot access patient data, which has been scrambled by ransomware. There is no evidence patient data has been compromised, NHS Digital has said.
NHS England has declared a major incident. The BBC understands up to 25 NHS organisations and some GP practices have been affected.
It comes amid reports of cyber-attacks affecting organisations worldwide.
Ambulances have been diverted and patients warned to avoid some A&E departments.
NHS cyber-attack: GPs and hospitals hit by ransomware