Flu season reaches peak

Posted Jan 22, 2013 06:37:33 AM.

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OTTAWA, Ont. – It appears the flu season has finally peaked in the capital region.

After the initial signs starting popping up in late November, to the worst two weeks in the last week of December into the first week of January, the number of cases is now declining.

Chief Medical Officer of Health, Dr. Isra Levy has updated Ottawa Public Health saying it’s too early to be absolutely certain, but it appears the number cases is dropping off.

There have been 350 confirmed influenza cases in Ottawa so far this year.

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