Swine Flu
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Another human case of flu variant found in pigs detected in ManitobaA new case of the variant H1N2 flu virus has been identified in Manitoba, but the province says there is no evidence of any transmission.HealthDec 2, 2021
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Manitoba reports 2 cases of rare swine flu variants found in separate communitiesBoth people had direct or indirect contact with pigs, the province says.HealthApr 30, 2021
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Alberta Health says province has had only 1 human case of rare swine fluAlberta Health says in a statement that, despite testing, no other positive cases have been identified.CanadaNov 17, 2020
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Human case of rare swine flu likely a one-off: Alberta infectious disease expertDr. 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.CanadaNov 5, 2020
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G4 swine flu not a new virus, does not infect humans easily: ChinaChina'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
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New flu strain in China with ‘pandemic potential’ needs watching, researchers sayBut while it is capable of infecting humans, there is no imminent risk of a new pandemic, experts say.HealthJun 30, 2020
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World conflicts increase risk of infectious diseases killing millions: panelThe 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.WorldSep 17, 2019
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Denmark is building a border fence to stop African swine feverDenmark is trying to keep out wild boars infected with African swine fever, which could potentially devastate the country where pigs outnumber humans.WorldJan 28, 2019
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Saskatoon researcher Dr. Andrew Potter honoured with lifetime achievement awardDr. Andrew Potter, the director and CEO of VIDO, has been recognized for years of work in health research.CanadaJan 19, 2018
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Should you be worried about H1N1 in Saskatchewan?H1N1 is one of the strains targeted in this season's flu shot, but after being labelled a "pandemic" in 2009-10, does the public need to fear the virus?CanadaFeb 1, 2016
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