Photo: RNZNearly 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 percent of people chose not to get tested despite experiencing cold and flu-like symptoms in the past six months. Some people may present with less typical symptoms such as only: fever, diarrhoea, headache, myalgia (muscle pain), nausea/vomiting, or confusion/irritability. More than 80 percent also acknowledged the role of pathology in managing the pandemic.

Source: Otago Daily Times July 03, 2021 20:15 UTC