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 HeraldRecord-breaking numbers of people are being treated at Christchurch Hospital including a spike in children with the highly contagious Respiratory Syncytial Virus. Along with children suffering from RSV and other "very unwell people", staff are dealing with more injuries from skiing and icy conditions. Photo / SuppliedDespite a winter surge that's swamped hospitals, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) isn't at all new to New Zealand.

Source: New Zealand Herald July 12, 2021 21:00 UTC