Manitoba health officials have identified two separate cases of variant influenza viruses in different southern Manitoba communities.
One case of human influenza A(H1N2)v and one case of human influenza A(H1N1)v have been detected.
These two flu viruses are related to influenza viruses that circulate in pigs. Officials say influenza viruses from pigs do not normally infect humans.
The affected individuals experienced mild symptoms, were tested, and then recovered. The province says the tests came back negative for COVID-19 but were later identified as influenza cases.
The province says there is no increased risk to Manitobans, Canadians, or the food supply chain at this time. There is no evidence of human-to-human transmission, and the viruses are not a food-related illness.
These cases have been reported to the Public Health Agency of Canada.
