Huron-Perth Public Health is reminding residents its simple preventions which can help protect the health of the community as respiratory illness season rages on.
Data from public health shows influenza activity continues to be high across the province, including locally.
Dr. Miriam Klassen, HPPH Medical Officer of Health says getting immunized, washing hands frequently, covering coughs and sneezes, wearing a mask when appropriate and staying home when unwell will help limit the spread of respiratory illness.