Rise in Covid-19 and respiratory infections reported across New Zealand

RNZNZ HeraldFriday 6 June 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated

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Data from Environmental Science and Research shows an increase in flu and Covid-19 infections. Auckland has seen a 50% jump in hospitalisations for severe respiratory infections, while five outbreaks have been reported in Wellington aged care and early childhood centres.

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First reported by RNZ, Fri 6 Jun 2025, 5:20pm · 2 reports from 2 outlets over 3 hours
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    Sharp jump in Covid-19, respiratory infections (opens in new tab)

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    Flu and Covid surge strains Auckland hospitals, GPs under pressure (opens in new tab)