Levels of respiratory viruses in Ottawa on the decline in latest data

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Levels of the three main respiratory viruses—COVID-19, influenza, and RSV—are on the decline across the board in Ottawa, according to the latest data from Ottawa Public Health. ottnews

Levels of the three main respiratory viruses—COVID-19, influenza, and RSV—are on the decline across the board in Ottawa.

Influenza, in particular, has dropped significantly since its early peak in late November. Testing positivity for the flu was 2.2 per cent for the week of Jan. 8, 2023, compared to 28 per cent the week of Nov. 27, 2022. COVID-19 viral levels remain high, but testing positivity has declined from 22 per cent the first week of January to 15.7 per cent last week.

 

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It's almost like we have...an immune system...

With no mask mandate in place….imagine that

Well no kidding that is winter for ya. It just came earlier cuz of all the masking last 2 years

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