Bird flu outbreak shuts down live poultry markets in New York
Authorities in New York state have temporarily closed all live poultry markets in New York City after detecting bird flu at markets within the past week. …
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As U.S. bird flu spreads, hospitals will screen more people. Will Canada?
As bird flu spread among animals soars in the United States, hospitals are being told to proactively screen for potential human cases in influenza A patients. …
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U.S. flu season sees 15-year peak in doctor visits
Of course, other viral infections can be mistaken for flu. But COVID-19 appears to be on the decline, according to hospital data and to CDC modeling projections. …
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New bird flu strain spills into U.S. cattle for 1st time
Dairy cattle in Nevada have been infected with a new type of bird flu that’s different from the version that has spread in U.S. herds since last year. …
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How a trade war with the U.S. could hit Canada’s medicine supply
Canada has been given a 30-day reprieve from U.S. tariffs threatened by President Donald Trump, but that has done little to allay fears in the pharmaceutical realm. …
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What is a trade war? A breakdown of tariffs and retaliation
As trade tensions rise between China and the United States, Canada is not out of the water yet, leaving some to wonder if an inevitable trade war is on the way. …
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Canada to divert aluminum to Europe in response to Trump tariffs
The cost of aluminum for consumers in Europe buying on the physical market has dropped due to expectations that Canadian shipments under U.S. tariffs from Tuesday will be diverted. …
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Trump says Canada can’t avoid Feb. 1 tariffs, floats 10% oil rate
Reuters reported earlier Friday, citing three people “familiar with the planning,” that Trump would announce the long-promised 25 per cent tariffs would begin on March 1. …
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New pain pill approved in U.S. designed to cut risk of addiction
U.S. officials approved a new type of pain pill designed to eliminate the risks of addiction and overdose associated with opioid medications like Vicodin and OxyContin. …
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