More people are being rushed to hospital with Covid but less are critically ill compared to last year's lockdown. Photo / FileMore people are being rushed to hospital with Covid but less are critically ill compared to last year's lockdown. Photo / FileThe number of people rushed to hospital after becoming infected with Covid-19 has soared rapidly compared to last year's coronavirus outbreak and nationwide lockdown. On day 17 of last year's nationwide lockdown, 33 per cent (5 out of 15) were in ICU. Bonning said perhaps that was why there were fewer people in ICU, compared to last year, because the younger people were fitter and more capable of fighting the virus.

Source: New Zealand Herald September 03, 2021 05:37 UTC