Flu

• Peterborough Public Health reports first confirmed case of influenza of season

  The first confirmed case of influenza has been reported in the health unit's jurisdiction — much earlier than seasons prior to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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  Sep 21
  
• COVID-19 pandemic is still ‘raging,’ experts say. How to stay safe heading into fall

  Experts said Canadians should be reminded that the COVID-19 pandemic is not over, adding that vaccination, masking and ventilation of indoor spaces are crucial.

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  Aug 20
  
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• Australia’s flu season is off to a wild start. Is it a ‘precursor’ for Canada?

  Canadian authorities are reporting a decline in influenza cases following a late-spring surge, but in another country they monitor, flu cases are on the rise. What does this mean?

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  Jun 10
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• More children seeking emergency treatment in Hamilton as viruses circulate

  The number of kids being taken to the emergency room spiked to more than 230 on Monday, and Hamilton Health Sciences said that is resulting in longer than normal wait times.

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  May 20
• Respiratory illnesses and the flu hammering Montreal emergency rooms

  Of the 21 medical facilities on the island of Montreal, 12 are operating above their recommended capacity limits due to a spike in respiratory illnesses.

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  May 5
• Shut out from COVID-19, influenza appears to be making a comeback in Canada. Why?

  Since the COVID-19 pandemic began in 2020, Canadians have seen very little flu activity, yet it appears that trend may be starting to change.

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  May 5
• Waterloo Region reports first case of influenza for the 2021-22 flu season

  As COVID-19 mandates around masking are being lifted in the province, Waterloo Region reported its first case of influenza on Monday for this 2021-22 season. 

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  Mar 21
• Another human case of flu variant found in pigs detected in Manitoba

  A new case of the variant H1N2 flu virus has been identified in Manitoba, but the province says there is no evidence of any transmission.

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  Dec 2, 2021
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• Peterborough Regional Health Centre reports high emergency department and inpatient volumes

  Dr. Lynn Mikula: 'The hospital continues to work hard to create additional space and capacity in order to continue accommodating patient needs'

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  Dec 1, 2021
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• Peterborough health officials confirm first influenza case in more than year

  The first lab-confirmed case of seasonal influenza since early 2020 has been reported by Peterborough Public Health. Residents are urged to get the flu shot.

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  Nov 19, 2021