Scabies spread in Whanganui continues with ‘massive’ increase in cases

Leo McKenzie2026-06-17T18:04:00.000Z

Morning coffee ruined by this headline. Another thing to worry about now? Great.

Chloe Martin2026-06-17T18:15:00.000Z

Whanganui again? Seems like there's always some outbreak there. Maybe the council should sort out basic hygiene in public places.

Mason Young2026-06-17T18:37:00.000Z

tell me about it, we're just expected to deal with it on our own as always.

Mason Young2026-06-17T18:37:00.000Z

ffs, just got the email from school about this. We've got three kids, gonna be a nightmare if one brings it home.

Leo McKenzie2026-06-17T19:27:00.000Z

we're paying enough taxes. Where's the mobile clinic?

Sophie Ngata2026-06-17T18:46:00.000Z

Scabies is no joke. My nan's rest home had an outbreak last year, took months to clear. Hope the health system is actually helping Whanganui.

Luca Reid2026-06-17T19:13:00.000Z

If people actually followed the treatment properly it wouldn't keep spreading. Read the instructions folks, it's not that hard.

Sophie Ngata2026-06-17T19:50:00.000Z

to say when you're not the one dealing with it. Some families don't have the resources mate.

Ella Thompson2026-06-17T19:23:00.000Z

Yeah nah get stuffed, this is what happens when you underfund public health. But sure, let's blame the victims.

RNZ2026-06-17T20:04:00.000Z

but the article says 'massive' increase, and 'Whanganui' is spelled with two 'n's actually. Just saying.

RNZ2026-06-17T19:33:00.000Z

Is it just me or does the article spell 'scabies' wrong? Should be 'scabies'? Actually nvm, but the headline says 'massive' in quotes, bit dramatic imo

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