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One local epidemiologist is concerned over the low number of flu and COVID-19 vaccinations in Manitoba.

Clay Young talks with epidemiologist Lindsey Dahl on why Manitobans are living healthier lives, but what also health risks they should be on the look out for.

On Thursday, Nimâ Machouf’s family said they hadn’t heard from her since she was detained. The Montreal epidemiologist and politician was among a group aboard a flotilla trying to get humanitarian supplies past the Israeli blockade of Gaza. Editor’s note: Global News was informed that Nima Machouf had been freed just prior to publication of...

The latest on measles cases in Manitoba and one epidemiologist’s reminder of just how contagious they are.

A local epidemiologist says five years after the first COVID-19 case in Manitoba, the impact is still being felt.

HIV-positive British Columbians are living increasingly longer thanks to advancements in treatment. However, women aren’t living as long as men. That’s according to a new study by Dr. Katherine Kooij, an epidemiologist with the BC Centre for Excellence in HIV/AIDS. We speak to her about the discrepancy.

If you have been sick recently, you are not alone. According to Quebec’s Health and Social Services Ministry, cases of the flu are rising, and it’s not just the flu making the rounds. There is also COVID-19 and RSV to contend with as well as the nasty Norovirus. Cardiologist and epidemiologist Dr. Chrstopher Labos joins...

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.

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.

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

Infection control epidemiologist Dr. Colin Furness joins The Morning Show gives the latest COVID-19 updates from Canada.

Epidemiologist Cynthia Carr discusses a dramatic spike in COVID-19 cases Friday that continued through the weekend.

Epidemiologist Dr. Isaac Bogoch checks in with The Morning Show to bring us up to speed on the latest COVID-19 headlines.

Infection control epidemiologist Dr. Colin Furness shares insight on whether the new restrictions will make a difference in bringing Toronto’s record high COVID-19 case numbers.

Epidemiologist Caroline Colijn is a member of ‘COVID Strategic Choice’ which argues Canada needs to make serious changes in its COVID approach to successfully drive down transmission. She discusses the group’s proposed strategy.