Niagara is reporting the first flu case of the season.
Public health saying this marks the first lab-confirmed case of influenza this fall and winter.
Officials say COVID-19 is also circulating, so everyone is encouraged to wash their hands, wear a mask when indoors, or in a crowded space, stay home when sick, and keep your vaccines up-to-date.
"Get up to date with all vaccines, including the XBB COVID-19 vaccine if eligible, and the flu shot once available. Ensure your ventilation system is in good working order. If you don’t have a ventilation system, open windows to increase fresh air flow if possible."
The flu vaccine will be available this month for high-risk people as well, and for all residents on October 30th.
The flu is a respiratory illness which causes fevers, coughing, sore throat, body aches and pains, as well as severe illness, and is more common among children and the elderly.
Officials say high-risk residents with symptoms of COVID, should get tested for COVID-19 and seek care as soon as possible with some pharmacies in Niagara offer PCR testing for eligible individuals.
Free rapid antigen tests are available at participating pharmacies and grocery retail locations while supplies last.