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New Zealand could escape the virulent outbreaks of influenza sweeping Australia this winter, says a Christchurch virus expert.
"We won't necessarily follow Australia. Australia quite often follows us," said Dr Lance Jennings.
New Zealand could escape the virulent outbreaks of influenza sweeping Australia this winter, says a Christchurch virus expert.
"We won't necessarily follow Australia. Australia quite often follows us," said Dr Lance Jennings.
The flight was on its way to Auckland when it was forced to return to Christchurch.