The Winnipeg Regional Health Authority says they are adding more beds to hospitals to help deal with this year's flu season after a spike in the numbers. The season is rapidly becoming similar to the 2014-15 season, said Krista Williams, chief heath operations officer for the WRHA. The WRHA has confirmed 110 influenza cases, she said, noting area hospitals have seen a "real quick spike the last week and it's continuing to rise." As of Tuesday afternoon, there were 60 people in Winnipeg hospitals with flu, she added. By March 15, 2015, Winnipeg saw 449 cases of influenza and Manitoba saw 1,118, according to a WRHA report.

Source: CBC News January 02, 2018 22:22 UTC