New flu variant found in province
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This article was published 03/12/2021 (1773 days ago), so information in it may no longer be current.
A new flu variant (H1N2 — influenza A) has been detected in Manitoba, according to a provincial news release.
This virus is related to ones that circulate in pigs. Influenza viruses from pigs do not normally infect humans, but occasionally a strain will jump between species.
This human influenza A(H1N2)v appears to be an isolated case. The release states there is no increased risk to Manitobans, Canadians or the food supply chain at this time.
The virus was detected in October when a person sought testing after developing mild flu-like symptoms. The test came back negative for COVID-19 but was later identified as a flu variant through regular surveillance processes. The person has since recovered.
The person had direct exposure to pigs. The current assessment is that there is no increased risk to people, with no evidence of human-to-human transmission at this time.
The virus is not a food-related illness. It is not transmissible to people through any products that come from pigs or eating pork.
The case has been reported to the Public Health Agency of Canada as per international health regulations.
Health officials, in conjunction with Manitoba Agriculture and Resource Development, performed a public health investigation to determine the source of the virus and have not found any further spread.
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