By Hannah Alberga The Canadian Press Posted August 15, 2024 7:50 am 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size The Public Health Agency of Canada says it was only after multiple Listeria cases emerged in Ontario in June that it recognized a broader outbreak that had started back in August 2023. … Read more
An ongoing salmonella outbreak in Canada linked to snakes and rodents has killed one person and hospitalized 10 others, the Public Health Agency of Canada says. In a public health notice Tuesday, PHAC said at least 70 cases in eight provinces have been confirmed, as of March 19, in an outbreak that dates back to … Read more
As measles continues its slow spread across communities in the country, health officials are urging Canadians to stay vigilant and keep their vaccinations up-to-date. Speaking at a media conference on Monday, Health Minister Mark Holland said he is “deeply concerned” with the global measles outbreak and its potential impact on Canada. “We’re seeing a lot … Read more
Canada is witnessing a troubling surge in syphilis cases, with numbers doubling over the past few years, prompting health officials to sound the alarm on the escalating public health concern. In a media release on Wednesday, Dr. Theresa Tam, chief public health officer at the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC), warned that the country, … Read more
Descrease article font size Increase article font size The Public Health Agency of Canada is reporting another death from a salmonella outbreak involving cantaloupes, bringing the total to seven. The agency says there have been 164 lab-confirmed cases of salmonella in eight provinces linked to Malichita and Rudy brand cantaloupes so far. 4:05 What’s behind … Read more
