While COVID-19 is still the predominant public health risk, we are also in the middle of the traditional flu season.
So far, there is no documented case of the flu within the Northwestern Health Unit’s catchment area.
Medical Officer of Health Dr. Kit Young Hoon is not surprised.
“We may still see flu, but because of the COVID-19 prevention measures, flu rates are generally low,” says Dr. Young Hoon.
The other positive for the Health Unit is that many residents in the Kenora and Rainy River districts have received their flu shot.
“We administered more vaccines than we normally do and also distributed vaccines to the other partners to administer more so than we normally do.”
The influenza season doesn’t typically end until the end of March or early April.
