Fevers, funeral planning and the dreaded 'grey wave'

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Fevers, funeral planning and the dreaded 'grey wave'

Des Bailey

Des Bailey

Ambulance lights flashing
Des Bailey was rushed to Christchurch Hospital by ambulance after a routine procedure went awry

Christchurch columnist Des Bailey has a routine procedure that leads to a funny feeling, funeral planning and some very weird ward mates

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