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Concern is growing over the influx of measles cases in Quebec with ten reported transmissions so far. On the defensive, Quebec Public health officials say a new vaccination campaign is being deployed in schools. Epidemiologist Dr. Chistopher Labos sits down with host Brayden Jagger Haines to discuss the fast spreading infectious disease.

The influx of respiratory patients is something Winnipeg epidemiologist Cynthia Carr says is typically seen within a few weeks of the holidays.

“We’re looking at thousands of visits a month right now just due to respiratory illnesses.” Epidemiologists Cynthia Carr speaks with Clay Young about the state of health care, and concerns over the pressure cold and flu season is putting on emergency departments.

The situation in Quebec’s emergency rooms is dire as doctors say overcrowding in our hospitals is out of control. This, right before we head into the busy Christmas break as respiratory viruses circulate. Cardiologist and epidemiologist Dr. Christopher Labos joins Global News Morning’s Laura Casella with advice to prevent sickness this holiday season and how...

The new COVID-19 subvariant HV.1 is gaining traction across Canada, making up one-third of reported cases as of the end of October. Epidemiologists say it’s not clear whether it’s more contagious than other variants.

Epidemiologist Cynthia Carr joined Clay Young to talk about COVID-19 variants, Flu season and the importance of getting vaccinated.

As wildfires continue to blaze across Canada, significant smoke has become a major concern for communities across Canada. While the unhealthy air quality due to smoke plumes, it is important to consider what kind of toll it can take on a person’s overall health.

No amount of alcohol consumption is safe, according to new guidelines just released by Health Canada. How could this affect the way doctors care for patients going forward? Plus, how concerned should you be if you own a gas oven? Global’s Laura Casella asks cardiologist & epidemiologist Dr. Christopher Labos to weigh in on both.

As Quebec emergency rooms continue to struggle with overcrowding and staff shortages, health care professionals are keeping an eye on the new, more contagious and immune evasive “Kraken” variant that is spreading across the country. Global’s Laura Casella asks Cardiologist & Epidemiologist Dr. Christopher Labos to weigh in on the current health care crisis.

Questions are being raised about whether COVID-19 travel measures against China will prevent new variants, or the spread of the virus. Global News Morning speaks with Epidemiologist Colin Furness about why the new rules may not be effective.

Epidemiologist Dr. Isaac Bogoch checks in with The Morning Show to answer the latest September coronavirus questions.

Epidemiologist Raywat Deonandan shares insight on rising COVID-19 case counts, safety precautions around the federal election, booster shots and why he says he’d avoid going to the movies.

Less than a month ago, there were 5,000 total COVID-19 cases in Saskatchewan — a figure that’s now more than doubled. As Roberta Bell reports, it’s leading to questions about how well the public health measures are working to contain the virus.

A recent survey suggests more than a quarter of parents in Quebec would not let their young children get vaccinated against COVID-19. What could this mean for vaccination efforts in the province? Global’s Laura Casella asks epidemiologist Dr. Gaston De Serres to weigh-in.

With different forms of social bubbles popping up in some provinces, Kiffer Card explains what they are and how they can be tracked.

Epidemiologist Dr. Raywat Deonandan weighs in on what the second wave could mean for long-term care homes, mandatory masks outdoors, and a new Australian study that shows COVID-19 can survive on surfaces for 28 days.

Epidemiologist Dr. Colin Furness shares his insights on what the province could be doing to keep COVID-19 numbers down, and how effective current measures are.

What should we expect with relaxed Covid rules? Is it too soon? The lambda variant is in Canada, is it worrisome? Global’s Laura Casella asks an epidemiologist to weigh in.

Friday marked one week since the World Health Organization declared Omicron a variant of concern. Infection control epidemiologist Dr. Colin Furness answers some questions about the strain.

Epidemiologist Dr. Nazeem Muhajarine joins Global News Morning to discuss the province’s rising hospitalization concerns, and offers his advice for any trick-or-treaters this Halloween.