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A new flu strain that’s been circulating internationally is now raising concern here in Canada. We speak to infectious diseases expert Dr. Isaac Bogosh about the H3N2 flu variant.

With the Toronto Blue Jays falling short of a World Series title, fans across the country are left thinking what could have been Sunday. But as Johnny James reports, the fan base decided to reflect on the magic of the team’s valiant run and held their heads high in defeat.

It’s not what we might expect but it is possible to get the sniffles, or worse, in the summer. New data from the U.S. shows that COVID-19 activity is rising and the most common variant is a new one, called Stratus. Nivrita Ganguly has this story and more in Health Matters for Aug. 15, 2025.

The COVID-19 variant that may be driving a recent rise in cases in some parts of the world has earned a new nickname: “razor blade throat” COVID. That’s because the variant — NB.1.8.1. or “Nimbus” — may cause painful sore throats. Dr. Gorfinkel joins us to break down what to know and other top health...

On today’s episode of The Morning Show: We get the latest on the razor blade throat COVID variant with Dr. Iris Gorfinkel. Plus, we get a full entertainment round up with Morgan Hoffman. Then we speak to Rebel Wilson and Anna Camp about their new movie. Also, we speak to Nancy Hixt about the latest...

Britain’s health security agency says another case of the Mpox variant clade 1b had been detected in England, but this time, in a person who had no reported travel history or link with previously confirmed cases in the country. Katherine Ward has this story and more in Health Matters for Tuesday, April 8, 2025.

Why a Kelowna business owner is now taking the security of his staff into his own hands. And what you need to know about respiratory illness season with a new COVID-19 variant and vaccine making the rounds.

Health Canada has approved an updated Novavax COVID-19 vaccine to protect against the variants of the virus currently circulating. The move comes just after the agency approved Moderna’s updated mRNA COVID vaccine earlier this week. Katherine Ward has this story and more in Health Matters for Sep. 20, 2024.

Health Canada approved use of the Moderna SpikeVAX COVID-19 vaccine on Tuesday, marking the first shot to be approved to target the KP.2 variant of SARS-CoV-2. According to some provinces, the vaccine is likely to be delivered to jurisdictions in October, which would be in time for fall vaccination campaigns. As Sean Previl reports, some...

Multiple provinces have suspended their COVID-19 vaccination campaigns and withdrawn or destroyed unused and expired shots targeting the XBB variant of the virus. Some provinces noted Health Canada ordered said destruction despite no available formula targeting the latest strain. Sean Previl reports on what we know and when the new vaccines are expected.

The European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control has raised its risk level for mpox to moderate, and Canadian experts say the strain of monkeypox spreading rapidly through African countries could make its way here. Joe Scarpelli has the details and more in Health Matters for Aug. 16, 2024.

On Sunday’s episode of CBS’ “Face the Nation,” Israeli health official Dr. Sharon Alroy-Preis warned of new data suggesting COVID-19 vaccinations may not be as effective against the Delta variant. “The decision to make a booster shot available is a combination of two things: evidence of what we think is waning immunity…and evidence that we...

As parts of Canada further ease pandemic measures, the highly transmissible COVID-19 Delta variant continues to spread in greater numbers. As Sarah Komadina reports, it’s sparking concerns that loosening protocols too fast will result in harder-hitting fourth wave.

In an interview with Global’s Jackson Proskow, America’s top infectious diseases expert Dr. Anthony Fauci stressed the importance of getting tested for COVID-19 — even if you are fully vaccinated — as health officials warn of an imminent 4th wave, driven by Delta-variant infections.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in the U.S. are warning the new Delta variant of COVID-19 is spreading even among vaccinated Americans, with officials calling it as contagious as chicken pox. It comes after a CDC review found nearly three-quarters of those infected at an outbreak in Provincetown, Mass., were fully vaccinated.

New cases of COVID-19 in the United States reportedly rose in all 50 states over the past week, with doctors blaming the surge on the highly transmissible Delta variant infecting unvaccinated people. As Jennifer Johnson reports, a crisis is looming as the country’s vital vaccination numbers also slow to a crawl.

Several U.K. residents in London and Leeds, England, headed to nightclubs at the stroke of midnight on Monday as COVID-19 restrictions further lifted in what many were labelling as “Freedom Day.” But later in the day, some people were expressing concerns over the changes, as COVID-19 case rates continue to rise in the U.K. as...

The Peterborough area has its first confirmed case of the Delta variant, first identified in India. Health officials say it’s more contagious than previous strains. That’s why the local medical officer of health is encouraging everyone to book their second vaccination appointments as soon as they become eligible. Mark Giunta reports.

Infectious diseases specialist Dr. Isaac Bogoch addresses concerns that the Delta variant could spark another wave of COVID-19 and discusses the progress on a potential booster shot.

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