French hantavirus patient critically ill, on ‘final stage of supportive care’ – National
A French woman infected in the deadly hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship is critically ill and being treated with an artificial lung, a doctor...
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7 more in Ontario told to isolate, considered ‘low-risk’ hantavirus contacts
Ontario’s ministry of health is asking seven more people to isolate in relation to a global hantavirus outbreak, though it says those individuals are considered “low-risk” contacts....
Spring cleaning your home or cottage? How to limit hantavirus risk – National
If your long weekend plans include opening the cottage or spring cleaning around your home or shed, it might be prudent to take some precautions...
No sign of larger hantavirus outbreak, WHO says as cases continue to rise – National
There is “no sign” of a larger hantavirus outbreak following the evacuation of the virus-stricken MV Hondius, the director of the World Health Organization said....
Babies of mothers with endometriosis face higher birth defect risk: study – National
New research has found that mothers with endometriosis face a slightly increased risk of giving birth to babies with birth defects. A newly released study...
‘We’re struggling’: Caregivers are feeling the financial squeeze, report says – National
Elizabeth Chambers stepped away from her dream job of being a teacher when she was 40, decades before retirement. But like many of Canada’s caregivers...
Ontario not currently testing asymptomatic people isolating over hantavirus
Three people self-isolating in Ontario over hantavirus are not being tested, the health minister says, over concerns the screening won’t yield any results. An Ontario...
Hantavirus cases grow as ship’s captain calls experience ‘very painful’ – National
A French woman and an American have tested positive for the hantavirus as passengers from the cruise ship hit by a deadly outbreak have disembarked...
Watch: 8 Health Insurance Terms You Should Know
Health insurance in the U.S. is notoriously confusing. So we’re covering the basics to make navigating your plan a little easier. We explain the difference...
Four Canadians head to B.C. to isolate from hantavirus cruise
British Columbia’s top doctor is set to outline plans on how the province will monitor the health of four people returning home from a cruise...