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Two California dairy workers were infected with bird flu, latest human cases in US

Two California dairy workers were infected with bird flu, latest human cases in US

Two dairy workers in California were infected with bird flu , the 15th and 16th human cases detected this year in an ongoing outbreak affecting the nation's dairy cows, health officials said Thursday.
Official confirms Ontario child died of rabies after bat exposure in northern Ontario

Official confirms Ontario child died of rabies after bat exposure in northern Ontario

An Ontario health official says a child has died of rabies after being exposed to a bat in the northern part of the province. Dr.
Saskatchewan nurses press parties to fix hospital staffing problems

Saskatchewan nurses press parties to fix hospital staffing problems

REGINA — Hundreds of Saskatchewan nurses stood at the steps of the legislature on the third day of the election campaign demanding the next government follow through and fix staffing problems in health care.
Remember the shortage of medical gowns during COVID? Feds spending $350 million for stockpile

Remember the shortage of medical gowns during COVID? Feds spending $350 million for stockpile

WASHINGTON (AP) — Six U.S.
'Gulf is just too big': Strike vote looms for Alberta nurses as contract talks falter

'Gulf is just too big': Strike vote looms for Alberta nurses as contract talks falter

EDMONTON — Alberta's nurses could soon find themselves on the picket line as recent talks with the province foundered over disagreements around pay and staffing.
Remember the shortage of medical gowns during COVID? Feds spending $350 million for stockpile

Remember the shortage of medical gowns during COVID? Feds spending $350 million for stockpile

WASHINGTON (AP) — Six U.S.
P.E.I. oyster parasite has spread to majority of bays and rivers around the Island

P.E.I. oyster parasite has spread to majority of bays and rivers around the Island

CHARLOTTETOWN — A parasite threatening Prince Edward Island's world-renowned oyster industry has likely spread to a majority of the bays and rivers around the province, a federal official said Thursday.
Melania Trump says she supports abortion rights, putting her at odds with the GOP

Melania Trump says she supports abortion rights, putting her at odds with the GOP

CHICAGO (AP) — Melania Trump revealed her support for abortion rights Thursday ahead of the release of her upcoming memoir, exposing a stark contrast with her husband , Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump , on the crucial election issue.
Rwanda's Marburg fever deaths rise to 11 as its source is being investigated

Rwanda's Marburg fever deaths rise to 11 as its source is being investigated

KIGALI, Rwanda (AP) — Marburg hemorrhagic fever has killed 11 people in Rwanda, health authorities said Thursday, as the East African country searches for the source of an outbreak first traced among patients in health facilities.
Saskatchewan NDP demands Moe explain health system woes, overcapacity hospitals

Saskatchewan NDP demands Moe explain health system woes, overcapacity hospitals

SASKATOON, Sask. — Saskatchewan New Democrats say the Saskatchewan Party's Scott Moe needs to explain how emergency rooms became overwhelmed under his watch as premier.