Chatham-Kent is currently experiencing increased numbers of respiratory illness-related emergency department visits, and we are seeing an early start to the influenza season with a higher than usual number of cases reported already (60% among children and youth)

Having so many people infected at the same time, creates serious challenges in trying to provide care to those who need it. Vulnerable groups (young, old and immunocompromised) are at high risk, and actions we take as individuals and communities work to layer protections for the ones we love.