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A variety of respiratory viruses are circulating in the Waikato but Influenza, RSV and SARS-CoV-2 remain absent. Waikato Respiratory Virus Report 2020 12 22
Read MoreSupply of gentamicin level monitoring test reagents has been interrupted and we may suddenly be unable to test it at all. A new supply is expected later in January.
Read MoreWe’re seeing a wide diversity of respiratory viruses in the Waikato at present and anecdotally increased numbers of children presenting with more severe illness.
Read MoreRhinoviruses, seasonal coronaviruses and adenoviruses are present but Influenza, RSV and SARS-CoV-2 are not circulating in the Waikato. Thank you for continuing to send in swabs for COVID-19 testing.
Read MoreIt’s summer season for viruses already and we are seeing just a few rhinovirus and adenovirus. Waikato Respiratory Virus Report 2020 10 27
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