The positivity rates for SARS-CoV-2 increased to the 15-20% range during October. It must be noted that the number of tests performed for SARS-CoV-2 remains low and the NICD has reported no significant increase in hospitalizations during this period. Detection of adenovirus and human rhino/enteroviruses remained similar to previous months, however, decreasing positivity rates were noted for the other respiratory viruses. Amongst the parainfluenza viruses, parainfluenza type 3 continued to predominate.
Respiratory Virus Stats: October