Cases Continue to ‘Increase Steeply’ Amid Influenza Epidemic: Federal Flu Report

Cases Continue to ‘Increase Steeply’ Amid Influenza Epidemic: Federal Flu Report
A sign directing visitors to the emergency department is shown at CHEO, May 15, 2015 in Ottawa. The Canadian Press/Adrian Wyld
Isaac Teo
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Flu cases in Canada continue to rise sharply, with children and older adults particularly affected amid the influenza epidemic, according to the latest FluWatch report from the federal government.

“At the national level, influenza activity has continued to increase steeply as we enter the fifth week of the national influenza epidemic. All surveillance indicators are increasing and all are above expected levels typical of this time of year,” said the report released on Dec. 2.