Source: Manitoba HealthOverall, the rate of the flu in Manitoba is low this season but is definitely on the rise, according to Manitoba Health. The latest influenza surveillance report, prepared by the province on Feb. 3, found 41 lab-confirmed influenza cases in the province between Jan. 22 and 28. The recent batch of flu cases put five people in the hospital and sent one patient to intensive care. Winnipeg had 54 flu cases during the reporting period, or 7.2 cases per 10,000 people. The Prairie Mountain Health Authority reported 38 cases, or 22.6 cases per 10,000 people — the highest rate in the province.

Source: CBC News February 09, 2017 21:10 UTC