A local health unit's urging precautions to reduce the spread of respiratory illness as it reports a 20-year high in recorded influenza cases.
Public Health Sudbury and Districts notes influenza activity started unusually early this year, with the number of confirmed cases so far this season surpassing counts reported over the entire season for more than 20 years, though only "influenza A" has been identified in the community, but it does warn of ongoing COVID-19 transmission and illness.
Emphasizing everyone should be up-to-date on COVID-19 and influenza vaccinations, the health unit's recommending wearing a "well-fitted" mask when indoors or in crowded spaces, covering a cough or sneeze with a tissue or upper sleeve, washing hands often and using hand sanitizer - especially after contact with others or in a shared or public space - and especially staying away from people who are sick or staying home if you are.