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Bird flu is on the move — here are the different strains around the worldBird flu, has public health officials on alert after an unprecedented spread in dairy cows in the U.S. this year. Four dairy workers have also tested positive in the country.HealthJul 10
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Bird flu pandemic may be ‘unfolding in slow motion,’ scientists warnScientists tracking the spread of bird flu are increasingly concerned that gaps in surveillance may keep them several steps behind a new pandemic.HealthJul 2
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Bird flu vaccinations for humans to begin in Finland, a global firstFinland plans to offer preemptive bird flu vaccination as soon as next week to some workers with exposure to animals, health authorities said on Tuesday.HealthJun 25
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Bird flu outbreak expands in U.S. after 4th farm worker tests positiveThe worker had direct contact with infected dairy cows on a northeast Colorado farm, state and federal health officials said. The man developed pink eye, or conjunctivitis.HealthJul 4
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Canada to help train Ukrainians on F-16 fighter jets due to be flying by summerPrime Minister Justin Trudeau said Thursday the federal government will commit up to $389 million over the coming year to the training, and an additional $500 million in aid.CanadaJul 11
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4-year-old child in India tests positive for bird flu, WHO confirmsThe WHO on Tuesday said a case of human infection with bird flu caused by the H9N2 virus was detected in a four-year-old child in the eastern Indian state of West Bengal.HealthJun 12
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Billy Ray Cyrus and Firerose divorce heats up, with accusations flyingFirerose, the estranged wife of Billy Ray Cyrus, accused the country singer of emotional abuse and drug use in court documents filed in the couple's divorce proceedings.EntertainmentJun 19
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COVID-flu shot offers strong immune response in late-stage trial, Moderna saysModerna says it combination vaccine to protect against both COVID-19 and influenza generated a stronger immune response in adults 50 and over when compared to separate shots.HealthJun 10
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Bird flu risks: Are petting zoos, goat yoga and farms safe activities?Summer is nearly here, and with it comes farm visits, petting zoos and even goat yoga. But with bird flu cases on the rise, people may be left wondering if it's safe to get close.HealthJun 14
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‘Mayhem’: Witness describes response to fatal Tofino, B.C. plane crashSarah Wolton was waiting to fly out of Tofino-Long Beach Airport when the disaster happened shortly before 1 p.m.CanadaJul 19
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COVID-19, Ebola, bird flu: What to know about zoonotic diseasesCOVID-19 and H5N1 bird flu are both zoonotic, meaning they jumped from animals to humans. How did that happen and how can they infect humans?CanadaJun 15
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Alberta dairy producers urged to continue monitoring herds amid U.S. bird flu outbreakAlberta officials continue to monitor the ongoing bird flu outbreak in dairy cows in the United States, with producers advised to closely monitor their herds.HealthJun 7
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Pilot suffers minor injuries in crop-dusting plane crash near Arborg, Man.Manitoba RCMP say a man was taken to hospital with minor injuries Sunday afternoon when a crop-dusting plane he was flying crashed into some trees in the RM of Bifrost.CanadaJul 23
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WestJet passengers affected by strike seek to recoup lossesPassengers who had been scheduled to fly are now trying to recoup some of the out-of-pocket costs incurred because of the last-minute travel delays.CanadaJul 8
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Canadian doctor will join Virgin Galactic research space crewDr. Shawna Pandya, an Edmonton physician, will be flying to space as a research astronaut with Virgin Galactic on its new Delta Class of spacecraft.CanadaJul 3
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First-ever human death of bird flu strain H5N2 confirmed in Mexico: WHOThe World Health Organization (WHO) confirmed on Wednesday the first laboratory-confirmed fatal human case of avian influenza A(H5N2) in Mexico.HealthJun 5
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H5N1 bird flu: Does Canada have vaccines ready for an outbreak?As the bird flu continues spreading in the U.S., Canadian officials are in talks with several pharmaceutical companies about potential agreements to produce an avian flu vaccine.HealthJun 3
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Diehard Edmonton Oilers fan from Switzerland ‘proud to represent’ in Florida for Game 5Edmonton Oilers fans from around the world have descended on Sunrise, Fla., for Game 5 of the Stanley Cup Final.SportsJun 18
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4.2M chickens will be killed after Iowa farm bird flu outbreakCrews are in the process of killing 4.2 million chickens after the disease was found at a farm in Iowa, making it the latest in an outbreak that now is affecting dairy cattle.HealthMay 29
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The best ways to soothe your bug bites this summerCalamine lotion? Anti-itch gel? When it comes to treating those irritating bites from mosquitoes, black flies, and other insects, here are 12 options for you to try.The CuratorJun 20