Flu-related deaths refer to those where influenza was a contributing factor but not necessarily the primary cause of death.
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Published Jan 25, 2024  • 1 minute read
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The B.C. Centre for Disease Control is reporting another influenza-related death of a child under 10.
In its latest weekly update, the centre says the death was reported during the week of Jan. 14 to 20.
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The centre says there have now been four flu-related deaths in children under 10 during the current respiratory illness season.
It says flu-related deaths refer to those where influenza was a contributing factor but not necessarily the primary cause of death.
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It says as of Jan. 13, influenza A has been the most frequently reported type of influenza since the start of this respiratory season.
The centre also says there are currently 168 people in hospital due to COVID-19, with 16 of them in critical care.
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