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Ontario patient tests negative for Ebola as Canada introduces new border screening measures amid Congo outbreak
A person in Ontario tested negative for Ebola after returning from Ethiopia with symptoms that could match several illnesses, Canada’s chief public health official said […]
Winnipeg Children’s Hospital identified as latest measles exposure site
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 […]
Scientists are warning Canadians to prepare for an increase in ticks spreading north from the United States this year.
Scientists are warning Canadians to prepare for a slow but steady spread of ticks coming from the United States. Experts say different types of ticks […]
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 […]
Possible person-to-person spread of deadly hantavirus investigated in cruise ship outbreak
Health officials are investigating a deadly hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship, where several passengers and crew became sick and some died. Experts now think […]
Recall issued for nuts sold in Ontario over salmonella contamination risk
Certain pistachios sold in Ontario have been recalled due to possible salmonella contamination, officials say. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) said the recall was […]
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 […]
Major Cleaning Company Issues Recall in Canada After 161 Injuries Reported
Attachments for some steam cleaners have been recalled after 160 injuries were reported in the United States and one in Canada. In a notice released […]
Major grocery chain recalls products nationwide over potential listeria contamination
People across Canada are being told to check their fridges after a large food recall linked to a possible health risk. On Wednesday, the Canadian […]