B.C. Cruise Passenger Tests Positive for Hantavirus
Health officials confirm a hantavirus case in a B.C. cruise ship passenger, raising concerns about onboard outbreaks and public health measures.
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Ebola Outbreaks: History and Latest Congo Crisis
A new Ebola outbreak in a remote Congo province has caused 65 deaths. Learn about the history of major outbreaks and how the disease was first identified.
WHO Declares Global Emergency Over Ebola Outbreak
The World Health Organization has declared a global health emergency as an Ebola outbreak spreads in Congo and Uganda, with 65 deaths recorded.
Infection Control Failures Led to Hantavirus Outbreak
A cruise ship outbreak of Andes hantavirus with a 40% mortality rate was preventable. Experts urge strict infection control principles to avoid future disasters.
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Canadian Cruise Passenger Tests Positive for Hantavirus
A Canadian from the MV Hondius cruise ship tests positive for Andes hantavirus while isolating on Vancouver Island. Officials confirm no additional risk to the public.
Hantavirus Case Confirmed in B.C. Cruise Passenger
British Columbia's top doctor confirms a cruise passenger tested positive for hantavirus. The patient was aboard the MV Hondius, which faced an outbreak. Health officials are monitoring contacts.
Toronto Measles Exposure Warning Issued for West End
Toronto Public Health warns of possible measles exposure at several west-end locations including restaurants, a brewery, and a gym. Check vaccination records and monitor symptoms.
Texas teen survives lightning strike while fishing
A Texas teen was struck by lightning while fishing and survived, calling himself 'probably the unluckiest lucky man alive.' The incident highlights the dangers of outdoor activities during storms.
New Ebola Outbreak in Congo Confirmed with 65 Deaths
A new Ebola outbreak has been confirmed in a remote province of the Democratic Republic of Congo, with 65 deaths reported so far. Health officials are mobilizing resources to contain the spread.
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CDC Monitors 41 for Hantavirus; Canada Tracks 26
The CDC is monitoring 41 individuals for hantavirus in the U.S., while Canada reports 26 additional contacts. Health officials urge vigilance amid rare but serious infections.
Hantavirus Response Echoes COVID-19 Fears Globally
As hantavirus cases rise, the world's reaction mirrors COVID-19, with isolation measures and public anxiety. Health officials urge calm and precaution.
Mistrial in Calgary Man's Trial for Killing Mother with Rock
A mistrial was declared after a jury failed to reach a unanimous verdict in the trial of Alex Xu, who bludgeoned his mother with a rock while allegedly under the influence of LSD.
Sask. NDP Calls for Action on HIV Crisis
The Saskatchewan NDP is calling on the provincial government to address the HIV crisis, citing discarded needles near harm reduction centres in Regina.
Doctor Aiding Hantavirus Cruise Ship Quarantined in Nebraska
A doctor who helped treat hantavirus patients on the MV Hondius cruise ship has been isolated in a Nebraska medical unit, officials confirmed.
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Cruise Ship Quarantined in France After GI Illness Outbreak
Over 1,700 passengers and crew on the Ambition cruise ship were confined in Bordeaux, France, after a suspected gastroenteritis outbreak. Norovirus ruled out, tests ongoing.
N.B. man sentenced to 5 years for child sex abuse material
A New Brunswick man has been sentenced to five years in prison for possessing and transmitting child sexual abuse material. The case highlights ongoing efforts to combat online exploitation.
EU: No Sign Andes Hantavirus Mutated
The EU health agency says there is no evidence the Andes hantavirus strain has mutated, amid concerns over cases linked to travel in South America.
Hantavirus Ship to Resume Cruises by Week's End
The operator of a cruise ship hit by hantavirus will announce by week's end when cruises will resume. Over 1,700 were locked down in France after a death.
France Locks Down 1,700 on Cruise Ship After Death
French authorities have locked down a cruise ship with 1,700 passengers and crew after a 90-year-old passenger died from a suspected stomach flu outbreak.
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Cruise Ship Stopped in France Over Stomach Flu Outbreak
A cruise ship was prevented from disembarking in Bordeaux, France, due to a likely stomach flu outbreak among passengers and crew, officials said.
Hantavirus Update: Canada Monitors Contacts
Canada is monitoring low-risk hantavirus contacts as infectious disease experts confirm containment efforts are on track. Learn about the latest cases and public health measures.
Ontario Adds 7 Hantavirus Cases from Cruise Ship
Seven more Ontario residents are isolating after possible hantavirus exposure from the MV Hondius cruise ship, bringing total to 10 low-risk contacts in the province.
Hantavirus Cruise Quarantine: BC vs WHO
Why B.C. recommends 21 days of isolation for hantavirus cruise ship passengers while WHO advises 42 days, and what experts say about the risks.
Dutch Hospital Quarantines 12 Over Hantavirus Protocol Breach
A Dutch hospital quarantined 12 people after a breach of hantavirus protocol. The move follows a hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship that docked in Spain.
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Spain Reports New Hantavirus Case on Cruise Ship, Total Hits 9
Spain confirms a ninth hantavirus infection linked to the MV Hondius cruise ship. Experts question testing efficacy for asymptomatic passengers.
Hantavirus Outbreak on Cruise Ship: Passengers Quarantined
Passengers from the MV Hondius are quarantined after a hantavirus outbreak. Health officials work to contain the virus as experts say the outbreak could end soon.
Hantavirus Outbreak to End Sooner If Everyone Does Their Job
An expert says the hantavirus outbreak in Toronto will end sooner rather than later if everyone follows guidelines. Testing for asymptomatic cases may not be useful.
Hantavirus Outbreak: Experts Urge Calm and Trust in WHO
After a rare hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship, misinformation spreads. Experts say risk to public is low, but criticize CDC's slow response and urge reliance on WHO.
Spain Reports New Hantavirus Case on Cruise Ship, Outbreak Hits 11
Spain confirms an 11th hantavirus case in a passenger evacuated from the MV Hondius cruise ship, as health authorities monitor the outbreak in the Canary Islands.
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Measles Exposure Warning Issued in Claresholm, Alberta
Alberta Health warns of measles exposure at Claresholm General Hospital on May 6. Anyone present during that time should monitor for symptoms.
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