Clinicians across the country are reportedly drawing on COVID-era measures as influenza cases surge.

Respiratory illness have reached their highest numbers since 2015 - with 177 people hospitalised in Auckland last week.

Health NZ is urging people to save emergency departments for emergencies, as ambulance services struggle to meet demand.

University of Canterbury Biological Mathematician Michael Plank tells Heather du Plessis-Allan that hospitalisations could increase as the flu takes hold.

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Clinicians across the country are reportedly drawing on COVID-era measures as influenza cases surge.
Respiratory illness have reached their highest numbers since 2015 - with 177 people hospitalised in Auckland last week.
Health NZ is urging people to save emergency departments for emergencies, as ambulance services struggle to meet demand.
University of Canterbury Biological Mathematician Michael Plank tells Heather du Plessis-Allan that hospitalisations could increase as the flu takes hold.
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With a straight down the middle approach, Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive on Newstalk ZB delivers the very latest news and views to New Zealanders as they wrap up their day.

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive

Professor Michael Plank: Biological Mathematician on how hospitals are fearing as the worst flu in years hits our health system

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