Influenza Cases Are Spiking Says Public Health Canada
“Nationally, flu activity is skyrocketing,” according to Canada FluWatch report for the week ending October 29. Influenza activity has crossed an epidemic threshold, with 5% of all respiratory virus tests coming back positive. If it remains above that level and meets other criteria, the agency said it will declare a nationwide flu outbreak — which usually happens in mid-November. Separately on Friday, Public Health OntarioHis weekly report said seasonal flu activity has begun in that province....