"The number of flu cases in Toronto is rising as the city heads into winter, according to Toronto Public Health data. A total of 238 lab-confirmed cases of the flu have been reported in Toronto as of Nov. 15, Toronto Public Health (TPH) said in a statement on Friday. The count refers to cases reported since Aug. 24, when flu season is said to have started."
"According to Public Health Ontario, nearly all flu activity in the province is due to influenza A, with A(H3N2) more common than A(H1N1) this week and in current flu season. "The current overall influenza activity in Ontario is moderate, with activity increasing in recent weeks," Public Health Ontario said. "Whether this season ends up being more severe than recent seasons as measured by total number of cases, maximum percent positivity, total hospital admissions, and total number of outbreaks remains to be determined.""
Toronto has 238 lab-confirmed influenza cases reported as of Nov. 15, with cases tallied since Aug. 24 when flu season began. Current indicators show increasing influenza activity, including total reported cases, percent positive lab tests, number of institutional outbreaks, and wastewater assessment. Last season ranked among the most severe in the past decade, increasing concern as activity rises and making vaccination and protective measures important. Most flu activity in Ontario is attributable to influenza A, with A(H3N2) currently more common than A(H1N1). Overall activity in Ontario is moderate and rising; the eventual severity of the season remains undetermined and vaccine administration counts were not provided.
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