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What are the symptoms of West Nile virus?Public health units across Canada are keeping a close eye on cases of West Nile virus. Health reporter Katherine Ward explains how common the infections are, and what symptoms to watch out for.HealthJul 27
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Oropouche fever: Has the insect-transmitted virus spread to Canada?Health officials are keeping a close eye on a couple of emerging viruses, including a never-before-seen insect-borne threat. Infectious diseases expert Dr. Isaac Bogoch joins us to discuss whether this new virus has made its way to Canada, the recent spike in mpox cases in Toronto, and the University of Calgary’s intriguing study on “poop...The Morning ShowAug 14
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Ontario halts wastewater testing for COVID, other virusesOntario is officially ending its COVID-19 wastewater surveillance program today in a move some public health experts call shortsighted. Global News’ Queen’s Park Bureau Chief Colin D’Mello reports.Jul 31
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Oropouche virus spreading to new places through insects, study findsA virus transmitted by insects is popping up in parts of the world where it has never been detected before this year, including Europe. Health reporter Katherine Ward what you need to know about Oropouche virus.HealthAug 13
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Virus threatens B.C. blueberriesThere’s a problematic virus that’s threatening B.C.’s blueberry industry. It’s called blueberry scorch. You can’t see it or taste it when you eat the fruit -and it’s not harmful to humans, but it damages and eventually kills plants. Dr. Michelle Franklin is a Fruit Entomologist at the Agassiz Research and Development Center and joins us...Global News Morning BCJul 14
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West Nile virus detected in Peterborough as mosquito season beginsExperts are calling it a perfect storm! Mosquitoes are biting at the bit following an unusual winter. At the same time, Public Health is detecting the presence of West Nile virus, which is often transmitted through these pesky bugs. Robert Lothian explains what that means for the community.EnvironmentMay 30
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Health Matters: Researchers create virus detection networkThe head of the World Health Organization (WHO) is confident that countries will one day adopt a pandemic “treaty,” an ambitious project that has been shelved after two-and-a-half years of failure to produce a draft that all countries can support. Speaking at the WHO’s annual meeting in Geneva, Director-General Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus says he...Health MattersMay 27
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COVID Summer SurgeChances are you or someone you know has caught COVID recently. According to the World Health Organization, the virus is increasing in at least 84 countries and dozens of athletes at the Paris Olympics have also tested positive for the virus. MUHC emergency department physician, Dr. Mitch Shulman, joins Global News Morning’s host Laura Casella...Global News Morning MontrealAug 8
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Health Matters: Mpox is now a global health emergencyInfectious Diseases Specialist Dr. Isaac Bogoch discusses the growing threat from mpox, as the WHO declares the virus a global health emergency.Global News Morning BC2 hours
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Parts of Winnipeg getting sprayed for mosquitoesSome parts of Winnipeg and other communities around the city will be sprayed for mosquitoes after evidence of West Nile Virus popped up.Aug 8
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WHO declares mpox a global public health emergency for 2nd timeThe World Health Organization (WHO) declared mpox a global public health emergency on Wednesday for the second time in two years, following an outbreak of the virus in parts of Africa. “It’s clear that a coordinated international response is essential to stop these outbreaks and save lives,” WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said.HealthAug 14
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Preventive mosquito fogging to take place in Winkler, Man. due to West Nile concernsThe city of Winkler is about to get fogged for mosquitoes due to concerns over West Nile virus. Drew Stremick reports.Aug 1
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Mosquitoes test positive for West Nile in Durham RegionThe Durham Region Health Department is warning residents that mosquitoes in Oshawa have tested positive for the West Nile Virus.HealthJul 24
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Ontario ends COVID-19 wastewater surveillance programOntario is officially ending its COVID-19 wastewater surveillance program, a move some public health experts are calling “incredibly disappointing.” Wastewater surveillance is useful not only for detecting COVID, but it can give an early indication of other viruses on the rise as well, including the possible arrival of the H5-N1 avian flu. Nivrita Ganguly has...Health MattersJul 31
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Health Matters: 5 bird flu cases identified on Colorado poultry farmFive cases of bird flu have been identified among workers at a poultry farm in northeast Colorado. All are believed to have caught the virus through direct contact with infected birds. Nivrita Ganguly has this story and more in Health Matters for July 15, 2024.Health MattersJul 15
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Health Matters: Researchers create virus detection networkResearchers are creating a network of hospital emergency departments and primary care clinics across Canada to help detect early signs of future pandemics. The network will swab patients coming in with respiratory symptoms and, with permission, send the samples to a lab. Nivrita Ganguly has the details in Health Matters for Tuesday, May 7, 2024.Health MattersMay 7
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Toronto calls about sick raccoons spike as ‘zombie’ virus rages in parts of CanadaA virus that can turn raccoons into a “zombie” has been raging for years, with outbreaks reported in parts of Canada. Calls for sick and injured raccoons spiked in Toronto, according to Toronto Animal Services.CanadaMay 9
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People who refused COVID vaccine ‘probably responsible for additional 200-300K deaths in US’: FauciFormer director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Disease Dr. Anthony Fauci testified before a Republican-led House panel after a fifteen-month probe of the former government scientist and the origins of the COVID-19 virus. When discussing those who either weren’t able, or those who refused to take a COVID-19 vaccine, Fauci stated, they...U.S. NewsJun 3
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How can you prepare against bird flu as 3rd case confirmed in U.S.?A third case of bird flu has been diagnosed in a person in the U.S., and officials say the infection is connected to dairy cattle south of the border. Health reporter Katherine Ward has more on what experts think we could be doing to prepare for the future and what this virus could do.May 31
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Shingles: What you need to know to stay protectedDr. Iris Gorfinkel joins us to shed light on shingles, a virus that affects 1 in 3 Canadians. She discusses what causes shingles, how to recognize the signs, symptoms and help you understand the risk factors. Plus, learn what steps you can take to prevent shingles.The Morning ShowMay 23