Cyber Attack Forces London Hospitals to Cancel Surgeries, Blood Tests in Critical Incident

Jun 4, 2024, 11:58 AM

A major cyber attack has caused significant disruptions at two major London hospitals, Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust and King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. The attack has led to the cancellation of surgeries, including all transplant surgeries at the Royal Brompton and Harefield hospitals. Blood transfusions, blood tests, and pathology labs have also been halted. Trauma cases at King's College Hospital are being redirected to other sites. The NHS has declared a critical incident in response to the cyber attack.