This flu-like illness you’ve never heard of is rising — what you need to know

An image collage containing 2 images, Image 1 shows A young woman with a blanket over her is sitting on a sofa and blowing her nose into a tissue, Image 2 shows Illustration of a human metapneumovirus (HMPV) particle Flu season might be winding down — but don’t stash the tissues just yet. A little-known … Read more

Rare enterovirus strain in Spain raises alarms over potential outbreaks

A newly detected virus in Spain has been linked to both respiratory illness and potential neurological complications in children, raising concerns about its evolving threat and the need for urgent surveillance. Rapid communication: Detections of rare enterovirus C105 linked to an emerging novel clade, Spain, 2019 to 2024. Image Credit: Kateryna Kon / Shutterstock In a recent … Read more

B.C. orders masks back on in health-care settings

By Staff The Canadian Press Posted January 8, 2025 5:43 pm Updated January 8, 2025 6:43 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size Medical masks are again required in British Columbia health-care facilities as provincial authorities say cases of respiratory illness are rising. A statement from B.C.’s Health Ministry says … Read more