The province’s flu season is off to an early start with the total number of lab-confirmed cases of the illness at ten as of October 4th.

The provincial government’s graph of flu cases over time to October 4th, 2026

The province’s influenza dashboard was updated last Friday, showing two flu-related hospitalizations – one of which involves a patient in critical care.

Hospitalizations over time up to October 4th, 2026 (Government of NL)

Flu and COVID vaccine clinics are now up and running across the province, while pharmacies are also taking vaccine bookings.