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flag Alberta faces severe flu season with record hospitalizations and deaths, prompting a health update on January 13, 2026.

flag Alberta’s chief medical officer of health is set to deliver an update on the province’s respiratory virus season, marked by an early and severe surge in influenza cases since mid-December. flag Hospitalizations and ICU admissions have risen sharply, exceeding levels seen in the past four seasons, with 653 confirmed flu cases in hospitals and 133 related deaths reported by January 3. flag Emergency departments are experiencing increased wait times due to strain on healthcare services. flag The provincial health ministry attributes the spike to the early and widespread circulation of the virus. flag The update, scheduled for January 13, 2026, will address current trends, healthcare system impacts, and public health recommendations, including vaccination and staying home when ill.

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