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The number of cases of E. coli and Entamoeba histolytica in people who dined at the Saskatoon Farm, near Calgary, in mid-July, has taken another big jump.

The number of people infected with E. coli and the parasite Entamoeba histolytica, after dining at the Saskatoon Farm, a popular restaurant south of Calgary, has taken a big jump.

The number of people who ate or drank something at the Saskatoon Farm and then tested positive for E. coli, is up to 26. Several more have also tested positive for a rare parasite.

Hundreds of passengers who contracted norovirus aboard the Queen Mary 2 have been quarantined, the CDC says.

Sneezing, fever, chills, vomiting, coughing — it’s not just one virus wreaking havoc this winter; it’s a combination of four major illnesses.

Moderna is developing an mRNA-based vaccine for norovirus, now in Phase 3 trials, with hopes of approval by 2026 to combat the highly contagious stomach virus.

An Ontario public health official says they've detected norovirus among a group of 190 people reporting symptoms of gastroenteritis at the University of Guelph over the last week.

Scientists think that the winter surge of flu and cold activity may be because we spend more time indoors and the cold, dry air may weaken our defenses.

Norovirus may be hitting Canadians harder this time of year with reported cases rising above previous averages, according to the Public Health Agency of Canada.

Norovirus is the leading cause of foodborne illness in the United States, responsible for 58 per cent of such infections acquired in the country each year, according to the CDC.

Certain oysters have been recalled in three Canadian provinces following a suspected outbreak of norovirus in British Columbia that left dozens of people sick.

The BC Centre for Disease Control posted a warning that between Nov. 1 and Dec. 18, 64 cases of a 'norovirus-like' gastrointestinal illnesses were reported in the province.

Health officials in British Columbia say at least 64 people have become sick after eating raw oysters from restaurants and retail locations.

McDonald's E. coli outbreak has killed one person and at least 10 people have been sent to the hospital, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control said on Tuesday.

Norovirus, which is spread through contaminated foods or liquids, has been detected in stool samples from some of those who became ill after attending the festival.

A norovirus outbreak forced the Saskatoon Health Region to quarantine a unit at St. Paul's Hospital last week.

The number of norovirus cases at St. Paul's Hospital continues to increase, the Saskatoon Health Region reported Wednesday.

The Regina Qu’Appelle Health Region says six patients are known to be affected. They have since been isolated and cleaning measures are taking place.

Some family members of residents living in a Ladysmith seniors home are growing frustrated with visitor restrictions triggered by an outbreak of Norovirus last month.

NEW ORLEANS - A stomach virus outbreak delayed the departure of the cruise ship "Voyager of the Seas" from New Orleans in one of three outbreaks of illness aboard U.S.-based cruise ships reported over the weekend.