The provincial ministry of health is reporting a large spike in lab-confirmed influenza cases in the last week.There have been a total of 183 cases since September first, 64 of them were reported last week.Chief medical health officer Dr. Saqib Shahab says people can still get the flu shot into January.Just one influenza case was admitted to the ICU so far this flu season. However, there have been five outbreaks in long-term care facilities this year. Shahab says if you are sick and have family or friends in long-term care, you are advised to not visit them for their protection.

[ckrm dec 20 2019]