B.C.’s current respiratory-illness season has drawn to a close, according to a declaration by the province’s provincial health officer.

Dr. Bonnie Henry said in a news release Friday that the most recent data from public-health partners show “low and decreasing levels of respiratory illness,” including influenza, RSV and COVID-19 in B.C.

She shared the B.C. Centre for Disease Control’s update from the week of March 5.

“While influenza B test positivity is showing an expected late-season increase to moderate levels, influenza A test positivity and wastewater levels are low,” Henry said.

“RSV test positivity, while also elevated, has decreased over the past two weeks, and markers of COVID-19 activity remain low overall.”

Henry said it’s important that residents wash their hands with soap and water or alcohol-based hand sanitizer, as well as cover their mouths when they sneeze or cough.

“These practices help keep you, your families and your communities safe, healthy and happy,” she said.

As spring break nears, Henry reminded residents to check that their vaccines are up to date, particularly measles, which she said is spreading in many countries.

B.C. has also seen measles cases. In 2026, there have been 17 total cases, according to Health Canada. Canada lost its measles elimination status last year.

Henry also recommended older people and those with compromised immune systems to consider an additional COVID-19 vaccine to stay protected.