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Ontario sees another sharp increase in measles cases, outbreaks growing in Quebec and Alberta
There's been another sharp increase in Ontario measles cases, as the province begins to release weekly reports on the infectious disease. Public Health Ontario is reporting 470 measles cases since an outbreak began in October.
Ontario measles cases more than double over last 2 weeks, 31 hospitalizations reported
Ontario is seeing a massive surge in measles cases as an ongoing outbreak spreads among unvaccinated people. Public Health Ontario is reporting 350 total cases since an outbreak began on Oct. 28, 2024. That's a jump of 173 cases since the agency's last report on Feb. 27.
The world has moved on. But those who lost loved ones to COVID-19 feel stuck in time
Ahead of the five-year anniversary of the World Health Organization declaring a global pandemic on March 11, The Canadian Press spoke to five people who lost someone they loved as the virus started circulating in those frightening early days.
Measles cases nearly double in Ontario over last 2 weeks, far surpassing last decade's total
Ontario is reporting 78 new measles cases over the last two weeks, nearly doubling the province's total count since an outbreak started in the autumn.
Ontario shifts to HPV test for cervical cancer screening, but no at-home kits yet
Ontario will replace its main method of cervical cancer screening next week to a more accurate and less frequent test, but the dreaded speculum exam is not in the rear-view just yet.
Salmonella linked to recalled mini pastries may have infected nearly 1,600: PHAC
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency says the Sweet Cream brand mini pastries have been distributed at bakeries, hotels, restaurants, cafeterias, hospitals, and retirement residences and have been served at catered events.
Abortion pill access requests surge from U.S., Canadian non-profit says
A Canadian non-profit that helps women obtain the abortion pill in countries with restrictions says it saw a fourfold increase in U.S. requests after the presidential election.
Montreal pediatric hospitals ask parents to avoid packed ERs if you can
Montreal pediatric hospitals are surging over capacity and asking parents to avoid the emergency department unless their child is seriously ill or injured.
McMaster hospital to resume tonsil and adenoid surgeries after review into deaths of 2 children
McMaster Children's Hospital says it will resume tonsil and adenoid surgeries next week, almost four months after two children died following the procedure.
Whooping cough cases on the rise in Canada
Ontario, Quebec and New Brunswick are all reporting higher-than-usual cases of whooping cough. Public health officials recommend adults and children keep their vaccines up-to-date.