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Flu-related deaths in Alberta rise to 34
AHS says Influenza B starting to move in as influenza A tapers off
By: Elizabeth Cameron For Metro Published on Thu Jan 26 2017
Watch out Edmonton, Calgary's flu numbers this season are nothing to sneeze at, but the sickness is headed north.
?It?s still here and it?s starting to affect other parts of Alberta more than it has been,? said Dr. Judy MacDonald, chief medical officer of health with Alberta Health Services (AHS) for the Calgary Zone.
A total of 34 flu-related deaths have been reported this season, according to the latest data from AHS.
Eleven people have died in Edmonton, while 10 flu-related deaths have been reported in Calgary.
Calgary continues to lead the pack for influenza A, with 1,332 lab-confirmed cases.
Edmonton, by contrast, has 645.
MacDonald said those numbers are climbing, but it?s hard to compare the data to last year...
Flu-related deaths in Alberta rise to 34
AHS says Influenza B starting to move in as influenza A tapers off
By: Elizabeth Cameron For Metro Published on Thu Jan 26 2017
Watch out Edmonton, Calgary's flu numbers this season are nothing to sneeze at, but the sickness is headed north.
?It?s still here and it?s starting to affect other parts of Alberta more than it has been,? said Dr. Judy MacDonald, chief medical officer of health with Alberta Health Services (AHS) for the Calgary Zone.
A total of 34 flu-related deaths have been reported this season, according to the latest data from AHS.
Eleven people have died in Edmonton, while 10 flu-related deaths have been reported in Calgary.
Calgary continues to lead the pack for influenza A, with 1,332 lab-confirmed cases.
Edmonton, by contrast, has 645.
MacDonald said those numbers are climbing, but it?s hard to compare the data to last year...