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Passengers who were not affected by an outbreak of norovirus have been allowed to disembark a British cruise ship off the coast of France. More than 1,700 people were originally ordered to remain on the vessel after the death of a 92-year-old passenger. Katherine Ward has this story and more in Health Matters for May...

More than 1,700 people have been confined to a cruise ship off the coast of France after a 90-year-old passenger died from suspected norovirus. French health officials have confirmed close to 50 people on the ship now show symptoms of the virus. Katherine Ward has this story and more in Health Matters for May 13,...

As multiple countries monitor the passengers who were on the MV Hondius during the hantavirus outbreak, another cruise ship is being closely watched for suspected norovirus cases. Heidi Petracek reports on how these illnesses are affecting travellers and the cruise industry.

Nivrita Ganguly joins Antony Robart to discuss Canadian snowboarder Mark McMorris dropping out of his big air event following a head injury, why Canada’s women’s hockey opener with Finland has been postponed and what to watch for at the Olympics opening ceremony.

As the Olympic Games move into day three, it’s been an uneven start for Team Canada. TMU sports media professor Dan Berlin joins Liem Vu to assess Canada’s performance so far, from women’s hockey bouncing back after a norovirus-related delay, to mixed doubles curling fighting to stay in contention.

An outbreak of illnesses across Canada has prompted a warning from Health Canada about B.C. oysters. Almost 300 cases of norovirus and gastrointestinal illnesses have been reported in B.C, Alberta, Saskatchewan and Ontario.

After a pandemic lull, Canada is seeing a resurgence of norovirus cases. University of Guelph Microbiology Professor Lawrence Goodridge explains what’s behind the increase and what you can do to protect yourself.

With cold and flu season ramping up, doctors are warning about the potential ‘quad-demic’—a combination of influenza, RSV, COVID-19 and norovirus. Meanwhile, the U.S. bans red dye number 3 due to health risk. Plus, Dr. Iris Gorfinkel hits us with “Quack Attack,” as she breaks down the week’s top health stories to keep you informed...

A nasty stomach bug is spreading across the campus at the University of Guelph. As Megan King reports, nearly 200 students say they are experiencing symptoms of what public health officials now believe is a norovirus outbreak.

Wed, Mar 8: Health officials are once again warning against eating raw oysters from B.C., after several more people fell ill from norovirus.

Most of the hundreds of people who became sick in a suspected norovirus outbreak on board a British cruise ship have recovered from their symptoms, the owner of the vessel said, as it prepares to dock in Halifax on Wednesday.

Tue, May 10: A cruise ship scheduled to dock in Halifax on Wednesday morning has been battling an outbreak of Norovirus. At its peak, 30 per cent of the vessel’s passengers were ill. Most of them have recovered but Norovirus is highly contagious, so the Halifax Port Authority and those in the tourism industry aren’t...

Toronto Public Health says an outbreak at Humber College that has affected 200 people is likely norovirus. Erica Vella explains.

The Public Health Agency of Canada says norovirus is spreading at a higher frequency than the last five years, especially in Ontario and Alberta. The agency says the number of norovirus cases reported has been higher than expected this year compared to the previous five-year historical average. Katherine ward has this story and more in...

Cases of norovirus, the bug responsible for more than half of the cases of gastroenteritis or stomach flu, are once again on the rise. Dr. Mitch joins Global’s Laura Casella to tell us what we need to know to help prevent transmission, and how to care for those who are infected.

A public information officer for Butte County, CA, said on Wednesday that at least one case of Norovirus had been confirmed at a shelter in Chico, California housing evacuees from the Camp fire.

Mon, Jul 3: The B.C. Centre for Disease Control says it’s figured out what caused the norovirus outbreak linked to B.C. oysters, that sickened more than 400 people across Canada.

Dr. Isaac Bogoch joins us for his weekly health checkup to talk about the rise in Norovirus cases in Canada, the impact of Long COVID and more.

Northumberland Hills Hospital in Cobourg is dealing with an outbreak of norovirus in one of its units. As Steve Guthrie tells us, the hospital has mobilized all control measures to manage the situation and prevent more patients and staff from coming down with the virus.

Health officials are investigating after a spike in the number of students at a Thornhill school who are suspected to be sick with the norovirus. But as Cindy Pom reports, the school is staying tight lipped on the extent of the problem.