A "vivacious" New Zealand nurse has died after experiencing flu-like symptoms, while her husband battles on in the ICU. (Supplied/Stuff)Maria's brother, Darrell Packe, told Stuff that he hopes Maria's death will help raise awareness about the risks posed by the flu. In what he described as her "usual stoic way", Maria hadn't told Darrell she was ill. Two days before she died, Maria went to the GP. An illness compounded by griefAfter Maria's death, the Packe-Leonard family soon realised how sick John was becoming.

Source: Stuff July 29, 2024 23:42 UTC