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Flu Activity Reaches High Levels In Several Canadian Provinces

Meanwhile, COVID-19 activity is gradually increasing but remains low and stable, while respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) levels are very low.

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Influenza activity is rising across Canada, with the national positivity rate reaching 13.7 per cent, a level Health Canada classifies as moderate.

British Columbia, Alberta, Yukon and Prince Edward Island are reporting high levels of positive cases, with P.E.I. recording the highest rates at between 26.1 and 39.5 per cent.

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National surveillance data from the first week of November detected more than 4,200 influenza cases. People aged 65 and older remain the most affected group.

Meanwhile, COVID-19 activity is gradually increasing but remains low and stable, while respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) levels are very low.

Health Canada expects influenza activity to continue rising over the coming weeks as surveillance continues through the remainder of 2026.

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