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COVID-19 variant of interest hits Sask., but expert says ‘no need to panic’Dr. Nazeem Muhajarine said a new variant of COVID-19 has reached the prairies, but added that we are not in a crisis like we were three years ago.HealthAug 18, 2023
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West Nile virus confirmed in southwestern Ontario mosquito trapA mosquito trap in Aylmer, Ont., has tested positive for the West Nile virus, according to the Southwestern Public Health Unit.HealthAug 2, 2023
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Mosquitoes carrying West Nile virus found in ManitobaManitoba officials say West Nile virus-carrying mosquitoes don't usually arrive in the province this early in the season, but the warmer-than-usual weather may have played a part.HealthJun 30, 2023
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Largest whooping cough outbreak in 25 years hits Manitoba’s southern health regionOn Monday, the province declared the situation as an outbreak and as of Friday, the health region accounted for 152 of Manitoba's 154 cases.HealthJun 27, 2023
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Infant gets sick after being given wrong breast milk in Toronto ICUGabriele Forneris said his infant daughter later tested positive for cytomegalovirus, commonly known as CMV. The virus spreads through bodily fluids, including breast milk.HealthJun 27, 2023
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Saskatchewan’s chief medical health officer addresses emails with health ministerHe said the most frustrating thing for him was when they had a lot of vaccines for people, but the uptake was low in the province.HealthApr 18, 2023
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Stabilized and persistent: Experts look at the future of COVID-19 in SaskatchewanNeudorf said a persistent level of COVID-19 is putting a strain on the hospital system, adding it's pushing beyond the normal urgent levels and into teetering close to crisis.HealthMar 17, 2023
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Avian flu outbreak affects 500K birds in Saskatchewan, concerns researchers and farmersWhile the worldwide avian influenza outbreak is causing concerns among researchers and poultry farmers in Saskatchewan, at the moment, risks to human health are minimal.HealthMar 7, 2023
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‘More infectious’ new COVID-19 variant expected in London, Ont.The newest subvariant of COVID-19 has yet to officially be recorded in London, but local official say they are working under the assumption it is already here.HealthJan 18, 2023
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COVID-19 viral load remains largely unchanged in Saskatoon coming into 2023The viral load in Saskatoon “did not change significantly during the festive season,” researcher Femi Oloye said in an email Thursday.CanadaJan 12, 2023
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