Flu cases surge nearly sixfold in Windsor-Essex as officials warn of severe season

Flu cases surge nearly sixfold in Windsor-Essex as officials warn of severe season

Windsor-Essex health officials report a dramatic post-holiday spike in flu cases, warning the H3N2 strain is fuelling a severe season and adding pressure to hospitals.

Health unit suggests this could be worst flu season in years

The Windsor Essex County Health Unit warns this could be the worst flu season seen in years after the region experienced a nearly six-time increase in cases recorded in the last week of 2025.

News Release: Flu Cases in Region are the Worst in Years | The Windsor-Essex County Health Unit

News Release: Flu Cases in Region are the Worst in Years FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Tuesday, January 6, 2026 | 10:30 a.m. | Windsor and Essex County Windsor‑Essex County (WEC) continues to experience significantly high influenza (flu) activity following the holidays. For the final week of 2025 the region has experienced nearly a six-time increase in the number of cases as compared to the same time period in 2024. The strain seen the most throughout …