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Hantavirus outbreak on MV Hondius cruise ship officially over: WHOOn Thursday, the WHO stated that the last identified contact of an exposed person completed quarantine and tested negative for the virus.HealthJul 3
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AI just designed a ‘fundamental new vaccine’ for viruses, researchers sayA team at the University of Cambridge say this is the first time that a vaccine whose active component was 'designed entirely by computer simulations has been tested in humans.'HealthJun 5
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Hantavirus-hit cruise operator says ship was not source of outbreak'The indications strongly suggest that the virus was introduced prior to embarkation and did not originate from the vessel itself,' Oceanwide Expeditions' CEO said.WorldMay 20
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Ebola outbreak kills 65 in eastern Congo, hundreds of cases suspectedThis outbreak comes five months after another deadly spread of the Ebola virus in the central African nation, which led to 43 deaths.WorldMay 15
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First Canadian hantavirus case confirmed in B.C. patientOne persona has now tested positive for hantavirus. Nine people in Canada are classified as high-risk due to exposure to the rare strain of virus and have been self-isolating.HealthMay 17
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No sign of larger hantavirus outbreak, WHO says as cases continue to rise'But of course, the situation could change. Given the long incubation period of the virus, it's possible we may see more cases in the coming weeks,' the director of the WHO said.WorldMay 12
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How contagious is hantavirus compared with COVID-19, measles and RSV?The latest hantavirus outbreak raises the question of how does hantavirus compare with other viruses that have posed major public health challenges.HealthMay 8
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Stay away from rodents, Canada’s top doctor says on hantavirus precautionsThe World Health Organization has said it has received reports of eight cases, including three deaths, from the outbreak of the rodent-borne Andes virus on the MV Hondius.CanadaMay 8
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Toronto man’s HIV in remission after bone marrow transplant to treat cancerDoctors say a Toronto man has shown no signs of his HIV infection since receiving a bone marrow transplant. If he stays virus-free through 2027, he'll be considered cured.CanadaApr 26
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Doctors detail 2024 Ontario child rabies death in effort to warn about contact with batsThe 11-year-old boy was at a cottage in northern Ontario in the summer of 2024 and was awoken by a bat lying on his nose and mouth, the case report said.HealthJun 29
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U.S. CDC travel advisory issued for Manitoba over hepatitis A outbreakThere has also been 165 hospitalizations since the outbreak began, with eight admissions into the intensive care unit and four deaths.CanadaJun 17
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Measles outbreak in Quebec rises to 27 cases, mostly in Quebec City areaQuebec's measles outbreak has grown to 27 confirmed cases, with the majority linked to the Quebec City area and new exposure sites identified west of the provincial capital.HealthJul 2
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Hantavirus self-isolation complete for 34 Canadians, Health Canada saysAn outbreak of Andes hantavirus was declared aboard the MV Hondius in early May, leading to three deaths. More than 120 people were evacuated from the ship and monitored.CanadaJun 24
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Health officials warn of possible measles exposure at Scarborough hospital, clinicHealth officials in Toronto are warning the public they may have been exposed to measles if they visited a Scarborough hospital or walk-in clinic last week.HealthJul 5
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Mosquito study extends to North Shore this summerAs the weather gets warmer and climate change affects how long hot and dry weather continues, more mosquitoes can complete their life cycle quicker and the population can grow.HealthJun 17
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Norovirus outbreak on Princess cruise affects more than 120 passengersThe CDC said that 102 passengers and 23 crew members reported becoming ill during the voyage on the Ruby Princess, travelling from San Francisco to Canada and Alaska.WorldJul 3
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Okanagan vet warning dog owners about parvovirusHis rescuer was determined to help. She planned to take him home, nurse him back to health and eventually adopt him. Those plans quickly changedCanadaJun 11
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Cervical cancer death risk drops near zero for young women after HPV shotIf not immunized, it is estimated that 75 per cent of sexually active Canadians will have an HPV infection at some time in their lives.TrendingJun 18
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Saskatoon researchers in ‘very early stages’ of animal testing for hantavirus vaccineResearchers at the University of Saskatchewan's Vaccine and Infectious Disease Organization (VIDO) say they are in the early stages of preclinical testing a hantavirus vaccineCanadaMay 26
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B.C. health officials say Canadian who tested positive for hantavirus has recoveredBritish Columbia health officials say the Canadian who fell ill with hantavirus on a cruise ship stricken with an outbreak earlier this spring has recovered.CanadaJun 9