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Middlemore ER Overwhelmed by Flu Surge | Auckland News
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- Sep 3, 2026
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- 99
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Summary
Late Wednesday night at Middlemore Hospital, chaos erupted as 103 patients waited in emergency—nearly matching last year’s record. With only seven doctors on duty, the scene was described as “appalling” by staff overwhelmed by flu surges. Health New Zealand confirmed 457 patients flooded ERs in 24 hours, blaming seasonal illness. To cope, extra staff are being deployed, elective surgeries postponed, and patients rerouted to Manukau or home-based care. The system is stretched thin—but efforts are underway to keep everyone safe and treated. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/956a53f387e0a918