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Flu Surge Tests NZ’s Pandemic Lessons | Auckland News
Auckland’s flu crisis hits record levels as 177 hospitalizations in one week signal the worst outbreak in a decade, with nationwide cases nearing four-year highs. Experts are urging a return to pandemic-era strategies—like targeted masking and isolation—to ease pressure on overwhelmed health services. Professor Michael Baker proposes adopting a national respiratory alert system, similar to weather warnings, to guide public behavior during flu surges. Meanwhile, disease modeler Michael Plank warns cases could peak soon, possibly exceeding last year’s high—and reminds listeners it’s still not…
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