Ontario Respiratory Virus Tool

Key findings for Feb. 8 – 14, 2026 (week 6)

COVID-19

• Percent positivity was low (7.2%), and overall activity was similar to the previous week.
• Highest percent positivity in those <1 years (12.1%) and 65 years and older (7.7%).

Influenza

• Percent positivity was low (2.9%), and overall activity was higher than the previous week.
• Influenza B activity has increased in recent weeks and is now similar to influenza A activity, which continues to decline.
• Influenza B percent positivity was highest in children 5-11 years (16.8%) and 12-19 years (7.4%).
• Among influenza A cases, H1N1 was more common than H3N2 this week. H3N2 was the most common subtype this season. See Influenza Strain Details tab.
• Antiviral-resistant isolates identified in Ontario are summarized on the Influenza Strain Details tab.

RSV

• Percent positivity was moderate (7.7%), and overall activity was similar to the previous week.
  • Highest percent positivity in children under 5: 24.8% (<1 year) and 26.0% (1–4 years).