Low Circulation of Influenza and COVID-19 in Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean
Flu and COVID-19 Cases Low in Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean as vaccination Campaign Progresses
Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean, Quebec - Flu and COVID-19 cases remain low in the Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean region, according to local public health officials. this positive trend coincides with a successful vaccination campaign, with over 63,000 flu shots and 54,000 COVID-19 vaccines administered as the campaign began in October.
auto,w700/v1/ici-info/16×9/donald-aubin-sante-publique-80733.jpg” alt=”Dr. Donald Aubin, Director of Public Health for Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean” width=”600″>“We’re in a period where ther isn’t much activity,” said Dr. Donald Aubin, Director of Public Health for Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean. “Typically, when flu season starts, cases rise over a month. So, if we’re almost at zero right now, it’s encouraging that we’re past January 1st.”
Out of 400 tests conducted last week to detect influenza, onyl one came back positive.
While flu and COVID-19 cases are low, Dr. Aubin notes that other respiratory viruses, like the respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), are circulating more widely, especially among children. This has led to increased traffic in emergency rooms and hospitals.”When we look at the people working in emergency rooms, we see more patients and sometiems longer wait times,” Dr. Aubin explained. “That’s why vaccination, handwashing, and being mindful of others when sick are so vital.”
Free flu and COVID-19 vaccines are still available to the public, with or without an appointment. Residents are encouraged to get vaccinated to protect themselves and their communities.
Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean Sees Low Flu and COVID-19 Cases Amid Accomplished Vaccination campaign
Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean, Quebec – Flu and COVID-19 cases are at low levels in the Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean region, according to local public health officials. This positive trend comes as the region’s vaccination campaign, which began in October, has seen over 63,000 flu shots and 54,000 COVID-19 vaccines administered.
“We’re in a period where there isn’t much activity,” said Dr. Donald Aubin, Director of Public Health for Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean. “Typically, when flu season starts, cases rise over a month. So, if we’re almost at zero right now, it’s encouraging that we’re past January 1st.”
Out of 400 tests conducted last week to detect influenza, only one came back positive.
While flu and COVID-19 cases are low, Dr. Aubin notes that other respiratory viruses, like the respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), are circulating more widely, notably among children. This has lead to increased traffic in emergency rooms and hospitals.
“When we look at the people working in emergency rooms, we see more patients and sometimes longer wait times,” Dr. Aubin explained. “That’s why vaccination, handwashing, and being mindful of others when sick are so vital.”
Free flu and COVID-19 vaccines are still available to the public, with or without an appointment. residents are encouraged to get vaccinated to protect themselves and their communities.