Newfoundland and Labrador has seen a surge in cases of influenza in recent weeks.
According to the province’s respiratory activity dashboard, between February 23 and March 1, two people died from influenza and there were 51 more in hospital—including seven in critical care.
Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Janice Fitzgerald and Acting Health Minister John Haggie (VOCM News)
While Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Janice Fitzgerald admits that they have been seeing a spike in cases, they’re hoping the situation will soon start to improve.
She says they are crossing their fingers that the number of cases has peaked. She notes that it is not unusual to see cases of influenza this time of year as other jurisdictions are also seeing a spike. Fitzgerald reminds that it is not too late to get a flu shot. Appointments for vaccines can be booked online, through your primary care provider, or at your local pharmacy.
