Respiratory virus activity has increased across the province, with the 2026/27 influenza season beginning, according to the latest Community Respiratory Illness Surveillance Program (CRISP) Situation Report.

Both COVID-19 and Influenza saw increases, with COVID-19 jumping to 2.6 per cent and Influenza turning to 6.4 percent. COVID-19 saw 23 cases with more than half happening in people aged 65 years and older. Nearly half of influenza cases were among adults aged 45 years and older. RSV activity remained low and stable.

Out of the six respiratory virus-associated outbreaks that occurred in high-risk settings, one was from COVID-19, one was Influenza, and four were caused by Rhinovirus.

Calls to 811 about respiratory illness-related issues increased from 54.1 per 1,000 calls to 75.5 per 1,000 calls.

In regard to hospitalizations, influenza levels increase, including on ICU admission. RSV had no reported hospitalizations, and COVID-19 hospitalizations remained stable. During this reporting period, no Influenza or COVID-19-related deaths were reported this reporting period.