A ‘zombie’ virus is raging among raccoons. What to know
WATCH: Toronto calls about sick raccoons spike as 'zombie’ virus rages in parts of Canada
Canada
May 9
As flu season fades, spring and summer viruses emerge. What are they?
As Canadians bid farewell to the aches and chills of the respiratory virus season a new question looms: what other microbial menaces will appear as days grow warmer?
Health
May 1
Drought-resistant mosquito brings earlier possibility of West Nile virus to Alberta
Usually, dry conditions mean fewer mosquitos, but this year some experts predict trouble from a new breed of mosquito that is a carrier of West Nile virus.
Weather
Apr 15
Alberta’s flu death toll highest in 15 years as vaccine uptake declines
According to data from the province's respiratory virus dashboard, 15,215 cases of lab-confirmed influenza cases were recorded this respiratory virus season.
Health
Apr 29
NACI recommends universal immunization program against RSV for all infants
The National Advisory Committee on Immunization is recommending a universal immunization program against respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV, for all infants.
Canada
May 17
Bird flu virus detected in U.S. grocery store milk. FDA says supply still safe
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration said Tuesday that samples of pasteurized milk had tested positive for remnants of the bird flu virus that has infected dairy cows.
Health
Apr 24
Bird flu risk to humans an ‘enormous concern,’ WHO says. Here’s what to know
Avian flu is caused by influenza viruses that spread among wild aquatic birds and can infect domestic poultry and other animal species.
Canada
Apr 18
Bird flu risks: What to know as the ‘versatile’ virus continues to spread
As the avian flu, also known as bird flu, continues to spread across the globe, concerns persist regarding its potential risks to human health.
Health
Apr 2
Deadly bird flu strain spreads in South America. What’s the risk to humans?
The H5N1 bird flu virus has spread more aggressively than in wild birds and marine mammals since arriving in South America in 2022, scientists warn.
Health
Mar 13
Measles virus possibly circulating in Quebec, health officials say
The public health agency sent a notice warning that the person from Laval had visited two medical facilities in Montreal, including the Sainte-Justine children's hospital.
Health
Mar 1
Raw milk sales are spiking in the U.S. despite bird flu warnings
Amid a bird flu outbreak in the United States an unexpected trend emerges: sales of the unpasteurized products seem to be on the rise.
Health
May 17
Bird flu: Experts urge more surveillance in Canada — before it’s too late
Experts are urging Canada to boost its surveillance of the bird flu after traces of it were found in milk in the U.S. and it has spread among dairy cattle in the U.S.
Canada
May 3
Bird flu: U.S. CDC to post wastewater data to better track spread in cattle
The agency is planning to publicly post data on influenza A found in wastewater as soon as Friday that could offer new clues into the outbreak of H5N1 bird flu in cattle herds.
Health
May 9
Canada is testing retail milk for bird flu. So far, no sign of spread
In light of increased concerns over bird flu fragments discovered in American dairy cattle and their milk supply, Canadian authorities have launched nationwide testing efforts.
Health
May 15
Bird flu concerns over U.S. dairy cattle growing. Here’s what to know
A bird flu outbreak infecting dairy cows in the U.S. that has seeped into the country’s milk supply is under investigation, but the the WHO says the risk to the public is low.
Health
Apr 26
‘FLiRT’ COVID-19 subvariant dominant in Canada. What to know about the strain
Canada's lull in COVID-19 cases faces a potential disruption with the emergence of a new family of subvariants, playfully dubbed the 'FLiRT' variants.
Health
May 10
Child under 5 dies after being hospitalized for measles: Public Health Ontario
Public Health Ontario says a young child from Hamilton has died after being hospitalized for measles — the first such death in more than a decade.
Health
May 17
Amid bird flu spread, Canada boosts surveillance and testing at border
The Canadian government is expanding its surveillance program for a form of avian flu amid a growing outbreak in U.S. dairy cattle.
Canada
May 6
Fall COVID-19 vaccine guidelines are out. Here’s what NACI recommends
The National Advisory Committee on Immunization released its updated guidelines on Friday for a COVID-19 vaccine rollout in the fall.
Health
May 3
Canada introduces new guidelines to tackle antimicrobial resistance
In response to the rising threat of antimicrobial resistance, Canada announced the distribution of national prescribing guidelines to optimize the use of antibiotics.
Health
May 17
