Respiratory physician Lutz Beckert considers chronic obstructive pulmonary disease management, including the prevention of COPD, the importance of smoking cessation and pulmonary rehabilitation, and the lifesaving potential of addressing treatable traits. He also discusses the logic of inhaler therapy, moving from single therapy to dual and triple therapy when indicated, as well as other aspects of management
547 hospitalisations; 14 in ICU
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547 hospitalisations; 14 in ICU
Wednesday 20 April 2022, 03:32 PM

Due to an IT network issue today, we are currently able to report on hospitalisations only. The statement will be updated as soon as the additional information becomes available.
Today we are reporting 547 people in hospital and 14 people in ICU.
Hospitalisations
Cases in hospital: total number 547: Northland: 41; Waitemata: 92; Counties Manukau: 82; Auckland: 83; Waikato: 38; Bay of Plenty: 22; Lakes: 7; Tairāwhiti: 0; Hawke’s Bay: 17; Taranaki: 9; Whanganui: 4; MidCentral: 12; Wairarapa: 4; Hutt Valley: 18; Capital and Coast: 15; Nelson Marlborough: 9; Canterbury: 49; South Canterbury: 4; West Coast: 1; Southern: 40.
Cases in ICU or HDU: 14