Public Health Agency Canada

• Saskatchewan reports first confirmed case of monkeypox

  Monkeypox is a rare disease caused by infection with the monkeypox virus, with typical symptoms including fever, rash and swollen lymph nodes. 

  Health

  Jul 13, 2022
  
• Tick season is here but experts say ‘no reason’ for Canadians to be overly concerned

  The best way to prevent tick-borne disease is education, expert says, adding that citizens should report to eTick.ca if they encounter ticks

  Health

  Jun 2, 2022
  
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• Kelowna airport staff to get access to free rapid COVID-19 testing

  Rapid antigen detection testing detects specific proteins on the surface of the COVID-19 virus with lab-confirmed test results available within 15 to 20 minutes. 

  Health

  Oct 6, 2021
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• 65% of reported COVID-19 cases in Canada related to community transmission: latest data

  Community spread of COVID-19, the disease caused by the novel coronavirus, first appeared in British Columbia.

  Canada

  Mar 28, 2020
• Salmonella illness outbreak linked to snakes, rodents: officials

  The Public Health Agency of Canada says snakes and rodents have been linked to the ongoing outbreak of salmonella illnesses that has now spread to six provinces.

  Canada

  Dec 11, 2019