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So far this winter, 1,998 cases of influenza A have been reported. By this time in the 2023-2024 season, there had been 2723 cases.

As cases of seasonal influenza surge, health officials are closely monitoring a growing threat—the potential fusion of human and bird flu strains.

As of Feb. 1, 21.2 per cent of tests have come back positive for influenza. Since Aug. 25, 2024, a total of 76 influenza-associated deaths were reported in Canada.

Of course, other viral infections can be mistaken for flu. But COVID-19 appears to be on the decline, according to hospital data and to CDC modeling projections.

Sneezing, fever, chills, vomiting, coughing — it’s not just one virus wreaking havoc this winter; it’s a combination of four major illnesses.

New data shared by B.C.’s Centre for Disease Control shows the province has one of the worst flu rates in Canada, as a holiday-season spike in respiratory illnesses continues.

It’s being called ‘the Christmas gift that keeps on giving’ as the number of cases of the flu and other respiratory viruses soar in Alberta.

‘This is a shocking number to experience in Canada today. Our expected number of cases should be zero.’

Edmonton’s largest school division wants to learn more about its students via demographic survey that asks questions about gender, religious, and racial identity.

The sexual assault, reported to local police a week ago, is said to have happened inside the hallways of Des Sources High School.