According to Dr. Bonnie Henry, provincial health officer, the province generally sees between 700-800 influenza cases by this time in the flu season. "We are looking for it and we are not seeing a lot of influenza circulating right now," said Henry, adding that the B.C. "Based on both national and provincial surveillance, all indicators for influenza activity remain exceptionally low," he said. Henry said that part of the reason influenza transmission has been so low this year is because of all the measures people are taking to reduce the spread of COVID-19. Henry said it's good to see so many people getting their flu shots, and she hopes the low rate of transmission will continue through the season.

Source: CBC News November 24, 2020 04:25 UTC