The survey showed 64 per cent of people chose not to get tested despite experiencing cold and flu-like symptoms in the past six months. Nearly two-thirds of surveyed New Zealanders chose not to be tested for Covid-19 even when sick, new research shows. Commissioned by the Royal College of Pathologists of Australasia, the research surveyed about 1000 people in New Zealand last month. It showed 64 per cent of people chose not to get tested despite experiencing cold and flu-like symptoms in the past six months. Covid-19 symptoms are similar to the flu and can include a new or worsening cough, fever (at least 38C), shortness of breath, a sore throat, sneezing and runny nose, temporary loss of smell.

Source: Stuff July 03, 2021 21:22 UTC