The number of flu cases in Toronto is rising as the city heads into winter, according to Toronto Public Health data.

A total of 238 lab-confirmed cases of the flu have been reported in Toronto as of Nov. 15, Toronto Public Health (TPH) said in a statement on Friday. The count refers to cases reported since Aug. 24, when flu season is said to have started.

"Current indicators show increasing influenza activity," the public health unit said.

According to TPH's integrated respiratory diseases dashboard, current indicators include total number of cases reported, percentage of positive lab tests for influenza, number of institutional outbreaks and assessment of wastewater.

"Last year, we had one of the most severe flu seasons in the last 10 years," TPH said.

"While it is too early in the s

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