Flu levels continue to decline nationally

According to Health Canada, for the week ending February 21, indicators of influenza activity were decreasing, while indicators of COVID-19 activity and RSV activity were stable across the country.

The percentage of tests positive for influenza decreased to 5.5 percent in week 7. Influenza A detections remain predominant, but are decreasing. Influenza B detections were stable, following a period of increase; however, trends vary by region. Among subtyped influenza A detections, influenza A is predominant.

The percentage of tests positive for COVID-19 and the percentage of tests positive for RSV were stable in the most recent reporting week; however, most outbreaks were associated with COVID-19.