Swine Flu

• As bird flu spread continues, why the recent jump to pigs raises worries

  Bird flu has spread far and wide, infecting a range of species like chickens, skunks, cows, foxes and polar bears. But it's the pigs that have experts on high alert.

  Health

  Nov 19, 2024
  
• Another human case of flu variant found in pigs detected in Manitoba

  A new case of the variant H1N2 flu virus has been identified in Manitoba, but the province says there is no evidence of any transmission.

  Health

  Dec 2, 2021
  
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• Manitoba reports 2 cases of rare swine flu variants found in separate communities

  Both people had direct or indirect contact with pigs, the province says.

  Health

  Apr 30, 2021
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• Alberta Health says province has had only 1 human case of rare swine flu

  Alberta Health says in a statement that, despite testing, no other positive cases have been identified.

  Canada

  Nov 17, 2020
• Human case of rare swine flu likely a one-off: Alberta infectious disease expert

  Dr. Lynora Saxinger says it's bad timing for the influenza case to happen during the COVID-19 pandemic, but it's unlikely to be a big deal if it's only the one case.

  Canada

  Nov 5, 2020
• G4 swine flu not a new virus, does not infect humans easily: China

  China's agriculture ministry said in a statement that the study has been interpreted by the media "in an exaggerated and nonfactual way."

  Jul 4, 2020
• New flu strain in China with ‘pandemic potential’ needs watching, researchers say

  But while it is capable of infecting humans, there is no imminent risk of a new pandemic, experts say.

  Health

  Jun 29, 2020
• World conflicts increase risk of infectious diseases killing millions: panel

  The Global Preparedness Monitoring Board, World Bank and the World Health Organization warned that epidemic-prone viral diseases like Ebola, flu and SARS are increasingly tough to manage in a world dominated by lengthy conflicts, fragile states and forced migration.

  World

  Sep 17, 2019
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• Denmark is building a border fence to stop African swine fever

  Denmark is trying to keep out wild boars infected with African swine fever, which could potentially devastate the country where pigs outnumber humans.

  World

  Jan 28, 2019
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• Saskatoon researcher Dr. Andrew Potter honoured with lifetime achievement award

  Dr. Andrew Potter, the director and CEO of VIDO, has been recognized for years of work in health research.

  Canada

  Jan 19, 2018