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Coronavirus and children with respiratory conditions

17 March, 2020

At the moment there is no community outbreak of COVID-19 in New Zealand and children and teenagers are at lower risk than adults from coming to harm from the virus.

Global Initiative releases Asthma and COVID-19 FAQ

26 March, 2020

The Global Initiative for Asthma (GINA) has today published a set of frequently asked questions around asthma and COVID-19. The FAQ factsheet details how those with asthma should proceed in various scenarios, such as normal management or acute flare-ups, when to consider a nebuliser, and information for those with conditions like allergic rhinitis.