As of Feb. 1, 21.2 per cent of tests have come back positive for influenza. Since Aug. 25, 2024, a total of 76 influenza-associated deaths were reported in Canada.

Like clockwork, flu viruses seem to strike more people in winter than in any other season—and there are several reasons for ...

While it has not conclusively been found to spread from person to person, the amount of bird flu circulating among animals and humans has alarmed scientists. Many experts fear that H5N1, coupled with ...