Rotorua has just four fully staffed intensive care beds, prompting concern about how the area could cope with a Delta outbreak. The Lakes DHB confirmed it had six intensive care unit beds, of which four were resourced (this refers to staffing). ANDREW WARNER/ROTORUA DAILY POST/LDR There are four fully staffed intensive care beds at Rotorua Hospital. JUSTIN MCMANUS/The Age During a Delta outbreak, intensive care and ventilators would also be required for other needs. He said all Covid-19 planning and preparedness had been done on the basis that intensive care and ventilators would also be required for other needs.

Source: Stuff November 16, 2021 17:21 UTC