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• Monkeypox detected in London-Middlesex area, but expert distinguishes it from COVID

  While a first case has been reported in the London-Middlesex area, a local expert on infectious diseases says monkeypox 'is much less contagious than COVID-19.'

  Health

  Jun 14
  
• Epidemiologists: COVID-19 infection doesn’t protect you from reinfections

  Epidemiologists say the reinfection period could be shorter with the new Omicron variants.

  Science

  Apr 19
  
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• Severe health outcomes after double vaccination exceedingly rare, but not unexpected, experts say

  Some fully-vaccinated Manitobans are still contracting COVID-19, and in rare instances are ending up in hospitals. Health officials say that's not unexpected.

  Health

  Oct 27, 2021
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• Manitoba adds 30 COVID-19 cases Sunday; death toll rises by one

  Manitoba added 30 new cases of COVID-19 Sunday, continuing a downward trend seen in recent days, however the death roll climbed by one.

  Health

  Jul 25, 2021
• COVID-19: Manitoba reports 62 new infections, death toll rises by one

  Manitoba added 62 new cases of COVID-19 Saturday, while the death toll increased by one, according to the province's online dashboard.

  Health

  Jul 24, 2021
• Manitoba has highest rate of COVID-19 infections in Canada

  Manitoba has reached a new infection rate milestone, but it's not one celebrate.

  News

  May 17, 2021
• Deadly rabbit virus enters southern Alberta: ‘This disease is very scary’

  The disease is easily transmissible and highly contagious, and has a high mortality rate.

  Environment

  May 4, 2021
• COVID-19: Beer Store reports employee in London, Ont., tested positive

  All potentially affected employees have been instructed to either monitor for symptoms or self-isolate, according to the Beer Store.

  Health

  Apr 6, 2021
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• Why is COVID-19 hitting more young people? Doctor answers your coronavirus questions

  As COVID-19 variants are spreading in some provinces, Canadians fear a potential third wave across the country. An infectious disease expert answers current COVID-19 questions.

  Lifestyle

  Mar 19, 2021
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• How antibiotic resistance has an impact on future diseases

  Ten million deaths per year by 2050 related to antimicrobial resistance — that’s what a large British study, conducted in 2014, predicts if the current trend continues.

  Commentary

  Jan 25, 2021