Health Canada reports high flu activity in several provinces
Health Canada says flu activity is on the rise and expected to continue trending upward in the coming weeks.
Health Canada reports high flu activity in several provinces
Health Canada says flu activity is rising and expected to continue trending upward in the coming weeks, with high levels reported in British Columbia, Alberta, Prince Edward Island and the Yukon.
In brief
- Health Canada says flu activity is on the rise and expected to continue trending upward in the coming weeks.
- Several regions are seeing a 'high' percentage of cases testing positive, including British Columbia, Alberta, Prince Edward Island and the Yukon.
- The report was published by The Canadian Press on Nov. 13, 2026.
Affected regions
The federal health agency says several regions are seeing a "high" percentage of cases testing positive, including:
- British Columbia
- Alberta
- Prince Edward Island
- Yukon
What Health Canada says
Health Canada says flu activity is on the rise and expected to continue trending upward in the coming weeks.
Why it matters
Flu activity is already high in multiple provinces and territories, and Health Canada expects it to keep increasing in the coming weeks.
Sources
- thestar.com: Flu activity 'high' in several provinces including B.C., Alberta and P.E.I.
- thespec.com: Flu activity 'high' in several provinces including B.C., Alberta and P.E.I.
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Questions readers ask
- Which regions are currently experiencing high flu activity according to Health Canada?
- Health Canada reports that British Columbia, Alberta, Prince Edward Island, and Yukon are seeing a high percentage of cases testing positive.
- What is the expected trend for flu activity in the coming weeks?
- Health Canada states that flu activity is on the rise and is expected to continue trending upward in the coming weeks.
- Who is reporting the increase in flu cases across Canada?
- The federal health agency, Health Canada, is reporting that flu activity is on the rise in several provinces.
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