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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 north is also looking at a 28-hour rain risk that won't lapse until 1pm tomorrow.