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In this week’s edition of Science News Now we look at why bats can carry deadly viruses without becoming sick and a new textile that can repair itself and respond to its environment. Athi Selvadurai, a researcher-programmer with the Ontario Science Centre joins Miranda Anthistle to break down the latest science news.

West Nile virus is something to watch for this time of year, and new warnings south of the border have put the issue back into the spotlight. Health reporter Katherine Ward has more on symptoms to watch for, and how to keep yourself safe.

Mosquito season in Calgary is well underway and a virus more commonly found on the east coast is in Alberta. The West Nile Virus is carried by an invasive species of mosquito that can be difficult to tell apart from common genus. Bella Finn reports.

The fastest-growing Ebola outbreak in history has continued its spread, reaching two new health zones in eastern Congo. Sixty people in those areas have now been infected with the virus. Katherine Ward has this story and more in Health Matters for Aug. 28, 2026.

Public health officials say the aggressive, daytime biting Asian tiger mosquito has been detected through Niagara’s surveillance program. The species can spread viruses including West Nile and Zika, but officials say there is currently no change to the risk level in the region.  

As the Ebola outbreak in Central Africa continues – some healthcare workers in Manitoba are being trained on how to patients with the disease. Katherine Dornian looks at what’s being done locally to prepare.

Two batches of mosquitoes tested positive for West Nile virus in Hamilton, Ont. The medical officer of health has since raised the risk of the virus from low to moderate on Thursday. Katherine Ward has this story and more in Health Matters for July 31, 2026.

Global News Morning speaks with VCH Medical Health Officer Dr. Ceinwen Pope about the discovery of a mosquito-borne virus in the Sea-to-Sky corridor and the potential health risks.

Three people near Montreal are undergoing emergency preventative treatment for rabies after being attacked by a stray cat. The province says it’s the first confirmed case of raccoon rabies in a cat, a variant of the virus that had been eliminated in Quebec. Mike Armstrong reports.

The province is taking action to help prevent a disease caused by mosquitoes. Due to recent weather, West Nile Virus poses a bigger risk to Manitobans. And as Teagan Rasche reports, it’s prompting the spraying of a pesticide in multiple parts of the province.

The World Health Organization chief met Democratic Republic of Congo officials on Saturday to reinforce efforts to contain the country’s latest Ebola outbreak, urging international support and a strong community-led response. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus joined Health Minister Samuel Roger Kamba in Kinshasa as authorities battle a fast-growing outbreak that has recorded more than 1,000 suspected...

As multiple countries monitor the passengers who were on the MV Hondius during the hantavirus outbreak, another cruise ship is being closely watched for suspected norovirus cases. Heidi Petracek reports on how these illnesses are affecting travellers and the cruise industry.

The World Health Organization (WHO) said on Friday that the rate of infection of the Ebola virus suggests there is community transmission and warns that without more public health measures, it could spread to new areas. Nathaniel Dove reports.

A stark milestone is underscoring how quickly Ebola in eastern Congo is spreading. More than a hundred people have now died, with over five hundred cases reported less than a month after the outbreak was declared. As Touria Izri reports, it’s not only the virus killing people, but violence, mistrust, and spiralling protests over a...

Amid the cluster outbreak of a deadly strain of hantavirus on a Dutch cruise ship, the World Health Organization (WHO) has addressed its current relationship with the U.S. after the country cut ties with the international health agency.

Concerns that the Ebola virus has arrived in Canada were proven unfounded on Friday when results came back negative from a suspected case. The U.S. diverted a Detroit-bound flight to Montreal on Wednesday over worries someone had come into contact with the deadly virus. Canada’s Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Joss Reimer, announced on Friday that...

Canada has introduced enhanced screening measures at airports for travellers returning from African countries facing a deadly Ebola outbreak, Canada’s top doctor Dr. Joss Reimer said Friday, after confirming an individual being tested in Ontario is negative for the virus.

An Air France flight from Paris to Detroit had to be diverted to Montreal because it was carrying a passenger from the Democratic Republic of Congo, one of three countries subject to a U.S. travel ban because of Ebola virus fears. Mike Armstrong reports on the mid-air diversion, why the passenger was able to board...

An Ebola outbreak ahead of the World Cup has prompted the U.S. to impose a 30-day ban for foreign travellers who have recently visited the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Uganda and South Sudan. Jillian Piper reports on the growing fears of the virus, the potential risks in Canada, and how Ottawa is reacting.

The World Health Organization (WHO) is worried about the speed and scale of an Ebola virus outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Vincent McAviney explains why the severity of this crisis might be significantly underestimated.