Doctors Warn New Zealand May Face Second Wave of Severe Flu Cases

General practitioners in New Zealand are warning that the country could face another major spike in influenza cases. Health experts point out that the current flu season is already putting immense pressure on children's hospitals. Extra pediatricians have been called in to help manage the heavy patient load in pediatric wards. Medical professionals have also expressed concern that deaths related to the flu could reach historical highs this season. At the same time, public health commentators note that preventive habits like mask-wearing have dropped significantly across the community, leaving people more vulnerable to infection as the winter season progresses.