Cases of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) have exploded across the country, leaving some affected children in intensive care and hospitals forced to expand capacity. Video / NZ HeraldCases of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) have exploded across the country, leaving some affected children in intensive care and hospitals forced to expand capacity. Video / NZ HeraldDozens of children are battling a highly contagious winter virus in intensive care units around the country. Counties Manukau and Canterbury DHBs said they would not provide figures for the number of children in intensive care. • Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) causes infections of the lungs and respiratory tract.

Source: New Zealand Herald July 09, 2021 05:15 UTC