Flu season has arrived in Newfoundland and Labrador with a handful of cases confirmed by the Department of Health.
Three people had been hospitalized as of October 9 with one in critical care. Nobody has died.
The province’s data on influenza as of October 9, 2026 (Government of Newfoundland and Labrador/Respiratory Illness Dashboard)
There have also been a few people diagnosed with COVID-19.
While government has not given the official date for the rollout of flu and COVID shots, some local pharmacies are already booking appointments for October 19 onward.
