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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...

A local epidemiologist says a rise in COVID-19 cases across the province is not surprising.

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.

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.

University of Calgary epidemiologist Kirsten Fiest joins the News Hour at 6 to discuss how many new variants of COVID-19 could develop in the future and why vaccine manufacturers are well-positioned to react to possible new strains.

With the first vaccines starting to roll out across the country, there are many concerns about the new treatment. Miranda Anthistle sits down with epidemiologist Dr. Raywat Deonandan to discuss more on the topic.

The June 7 COVID update for Saskatchewan shows the number of new cases continues to drop.

Gatherings of up to 250 people are now allowed in Quebec, but is that a safe move? Epidemiologist Dr. Christopher Labos joins Global’s Laura Casella.

After a Brandon cluster that began with someone who traveled from the east and didn’t self-isolate correctly, Global News Morning speaks with epidemiologist Dr. Colin Furness about COVID-19 and self-isolating.

Concerns are rising the U.S. will not be able to reach herd immunity, as vaccination efforts against COVID-19 start to slow down there. Does Canada have a shot at it? Eric Sorensen explains why a growing number of epidemiologists believe herd immunity is unattainable.