2024 Flu Season Update: Weekly Insights on RSV, COVID-19, and Influenza Trends
Flu Season and Respiratory Viruses in Canada
We are currently in the peak time for respiratory infections. The Canadian respiratory virus surveillance report provides weekly updates on virus prevalence and trends.
As of the week ending November 9, 2024, RSV (Respiratory Syncytial Virus) infections have increased across Canada. In contrast, COVID-19 cases are decreasing.
Influenza (flu) rates remain low and stable, but there are early signs of a potential increase.
Virus spread is measured by the percentage of tests returning positive results for each virus. The data this season, which began in late August, shows comparisons to the previous two years in terms of positivity rates.
Visual Data:
- Influenza Positive Tests: View the line chart tracking influenza positivity rates.
- RSV Positive Tests: Check the line chart for RSV positivity rates.
- COVID-19 Positive Tests: Explore the line chart for COVID-19 positivity rates.
Stay informed and take precautions to protect yourself and others during this respiratory virus season.