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Flu activity ‘high’ in several provinces including B.C., Alberta and P.E.I.
More than 4,200 influenza cases were detected in early November, while COVID-19 remains low and RSV activity stays very low, Health Canada said.
- Health Canada reported Friday that influenza activity is rising across the country, with the national positivity rate reaching 13.7 per cent, which officials consider 'moderate.'
- Several regions including British Columbia, Alberta, the Yukon, and Prince Edward Island are reporting a 'high' percentage of positive cases, with Prince Edward Island recording the highest levels between 26.1 and 39.5 per cent.
- National surveillance data from the first week of November detected more than 4,200 influenza cases. People 65 years and older remain the most affected age group.
- The spread of COVID-19 is gradually increasing but remains 'low' and 'stable,' while RSV activity remains 'very low' across the country.
- Flu activity is expected to continue trending upward in the coming weeks as surveillance continues throughout the remainder of 2026.
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Flu activity ‘high’ in several provinces, expected to rise in coming weeks
Health Canada says flu activity is on the rise and expected to continue trending upward in the coming weeks. The latest national data shows more than 4,200 influenza cases detected in the first week of November.
·Toronto, Canada
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