Manitoba health officials are warning the public about a new measles exposure site at Winnipeg Children’s Hospital. The province says people who were in the […]
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Ebola Outbreak Sparks Fears of Wider Spread, Expert Warns
The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared the latest Ebola outbreak a global public health emergency to help countries work together and send more support […]
WHO says no evidence of wider hantavirus outbreak as confirmed cases increase
The World Health Organization says there is still “no sign” of a wider hantavirus outbreak after passengers were evacuated from the virus-hit MV Hondius cruise […]
U.S. and French Passengers Test Positive for Hantavirus After Disembarking Cruise Ship.
An American and a French passenger who left a cruise ship linked to a deadly hantavirus outbreak have tested positive for the virus, health officials […]
Outbreak grows: 13 confirmed cases tied to southern Ontario restaurant
More cases of salmonella have been confirmed as health officials investigate an outbreak linked to a Hamilton restaurant. There are now 13 confirmed cases connected […]
Mutated flu strain may trigger the worst outbreak in ten years, experts warn
Mutated Flu Virus May Bring the Worst Season in a Decade Flu season comes every winter, but experts say this year looks different. A common […]
Salmonella outbreak tied to dog food sickens at least 31, sends 7 to hospital
The Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) says 31 people have gotten sick in a salmonella outbreak linked to dog food and treats. The confirmed […]
U.S. measles outbreaks push national case count to record highs
A deadly measles outbreak in Texas ended in August, but new outbreaks in other parts of the United States are still adding hundreds of cases […]
Salmonella outbreak linked to pistachios sickens 105, hospitalizes 16
The Public Health Agency of Canada says 105 people have now been confirmed sick in a salmonella outbreak linked to pistachios. An update released Wednesday […]
Ontario Food Plant Cooling Tower Suspected in Fatal Legionnaires’ Outbreak
A legionnaires’ disease outbreak in London has been declared again after 25 new cases appeared, but health officials say they now believe they have found […]