The omicron variant has seen Covid-19 cases spike around the UK, and NHS national medical director Professor Stephen Powis said the NHS is "on a war footing" as staff battle the virus.
“We are once again ramping up to deal with the rise in covid infections, and quite rightly staff are making every possible preparation for the uncertain challenges of omicron," he said.
"It remains the case that the best way to protect yourself and others is to follow guidance and to come forward and get your first, second and booster jabs.”
Read on to see how Yorkshire' s hospitals are coping with the added pressure of rising Covid-19 cases this December.
5. Harrogate
In Harrogate, critical care bed occupancy was at 85.71% for the week to December 19. During this period, Harrogate had the 38th worst ranking in England when it came to the availability of critical care beds. 7 of the area's 8 critical care beds were occupied on December 19.
6. Barnsley
In Barnsley, critical care bed occupancy was at 81.48% for the week to December 19. During this period, Barnsley had the 53rd worst ranking in England when it came to the availability of critical care beds. 21 of the area's 27 critical care beds were occupied on December 19.
7. Rotherham
In Rotherham, critical care bed occupancy was at 79.59% for the week to December 19. During this period, Rotherham had the 60th worst ranking in England when it came to the availability of critical care beds. 10 of the area's 14 critical care beds were occupied on December 19.
8. Hull
In Hull, critical care bed occupancy was at 70.45% for the week to December 19. During this period, Hull had the 93rd worst ranking in England when it came to the availability of critical care beds. 30 of the area's 44 critical care beds were occupied on December 19.