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16.02.2023 / 08:57

Norovirus: What to know about the ‘extremely common’ bug as cases rise in Canada

norovirus that is known for causing inflammation of the stomach and intestines is rising across the country — but it is not uncommon during this time of the year, according to the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC).The number of cases of norovirus has been on the rise “both at the national level and within several provinces,” since January, PHAC confirmed to Global News in an email Wednesday. Infections have increased in British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario, and New Brunswick as well as Newfoundland and Labrador, the agency said.The agency noted that the number of cases reported to the National Enteric Surveillance Program (NESP) since Jan.

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Marburg virus: How worried should Canadians be following Ghana’s outbreak?

The World Health Organization (WHO) recently declared an outbreak of the highly-infectious Marburg virus in Ghana after two men died of the disease. And even though it’s a cause for concern in the African nation, experts say there’s no need to panic in Canada just yet.

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Uptick of COVID cases pushes Canada to a 6th wave

Infectious diseases expert Dr. Isaac Bogoch breaks down on the latest COVID headlines including why the sixth wave of the virus is different from past waves.

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Is Canada headed for a spring COVID surge? Dr. Isaac Bogoch weighs-in

Infectious diseases expert Dr. Isaac Bogoch talks about the rise of the BA.2 subvariant across Canada and why he suggests Canadians should still be wearing masks.

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Ontario heading into another COVID-19 wave, expert says

COVID-19 pandemic, one expert says.Dr. Isaac Bogoch, an infectious diseases expert with University Health Network, said if you look around the province, and at “wastewater signals,” it is “pretty clear that there’s a growing burden of COVID in many communities across the province.”Bogoch said the “signals are very clear.”Data released on March 17 by the Ontario COVID-19 Science Advisory Table said the province’s wastewater signal had stopped declining and was increasing slightly.

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Is Omicron peaking in Canada?

Why infectious diseases expert Dr. Isaac Bogoch says this could be the beginning of the end of the Omicron wave in Canada.

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Ontario’s Omicron wave may have peaked, according to experts

As the end of January nears, there are signs the fifth wave of the pandemic may have peaked. Dr. Isaac Bogoch discusses the latest COVID developments including boosters, restrictions and hospitalizations.

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Omicron driving up Canada’s R value at ‘unprecedented’ rate. Here’s what that means

The transmissibility of the Omicron COVID-19 variant in Canada — where it may soon become the dominant strain — is seen as potentially problematic by infectious disease specialists.

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What parents need to know about COVID-19 vaccines for kids

Now that the U.S. has approved the Pfizer-BIoNTech COVID-19 shot for kids aged 5 to 11, and with Canada expected to follow suit, many questions remain about children and vaccines.

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Ontario’s plan for a third dose

Infectious diseases expert Dr. Isaac Bogoch explains how soon Ontario could be rolling out its plan for a third dose –and how it differs from a booster shot.

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Should unvaccinated relatives be invited to Thanksgiving dinner?

Infectious disease specialist Dr. Isaac Bogoch answers the latest COVID-19 questions including risks around the Thanksgiving table.

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Dr. Isaac Bogoch on mass gatherings and new COVID-19 variants

Infectious diseases specialist, Dr. Isaac Bogoch, checks-in with The Morning Show to unpack the latest COVID-19 headlines including a West coast update and explains the difference between a booster shot and a third dose of a vaccine.

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Toronto’s top doctor makes plea for mandatory vaccines in schools

Infectious Diseases physician Dr. Isaac Bogoch breaks down the latest COVID-19 headlines including Dr. Eileen De Villa’s call for mandatory vaccines for eligible school children.

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Pfizer says its COVID-19 vaccine is safe for children aged 5-11

Infectious diseases specialist Dr. Isaac Bogoch explains the new findings of clinical trials for the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine on children between the ages of 5-11 and how soon it could be approved for use for that age group.

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Will Ontario’s vaccine passports be effective as schools reopen?

Infectious diseases specialist Dr. Isaac Bogoch weighs in on back-to-school concerns and Ontario’s vaccine passports as cases of the Delta variant continue to rise.

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Elections in fourth wave to booster shots: Dr. Bogoch answers COVID-19 questions

Epidemiologist Dr. Isaac Bogoch checks in with The Morning Show to answer the latest September coronavirus questions.

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What will Ontario’s COVID-19 passport look like?

Infectious diseases specialist Dr. Isaac Bogoch answers the latest coronavirus questions including the possibility of a COVID-19 vaccine passport in Ontario.

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Is Canada heading into another lockdown? Dr. Bogoch breaks down concerns in fourth wave

Epidemiologist Isaac Bogoch checks in with The Morning Show to help us make sense of the latest COVID-19 headlines.

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‘Really unpredictable’: Worries mount over return to school amid 4th COVID-19 wave

COVID-19 case numbers rise across Canada, health experts aren’t sure either, but they are concerned. ‘We’re in big trouble’ - Doctors worry Canada’s 4th wave of COVID-19 could be biggest yet “It’s pretty clear that cases are going to rise as we continue in the fall,” said Dr.

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Federal election amid fourth wave & schools reopening? Dr. Bogoch shares reaction and the risks involved

Epidemiologist Dr. Isaac Bogoch answers your latest coronavirus questions on The Morning Show.

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Push for vaccinations continues in Ontario as experts warn 4th wave is here

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Advice for parents with unvaccinated children

Infectious diseases specialist, Dr. Isaac Bogoch, answers the latest coronavirus questions including lessons from outbreaks at Tokyo Olympics and the reason behind increase in common cold among children.

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Should Canada be worried about a fourth wave of COVID-19? Doctor weighs in

Epidemiologist Dr. Isaac Bogoch breaks down the latest on COVID on The Morning Show including border reopening and safety concerns at Tokyo Olympics.

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How is Tokyo handling its COVID outbreak? Dr. Bogoch weighs in

Epidemiologist Dr. Isaac Bogoch checks in with The Morning Show to make sense of the latest COVID-19 headlines.

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The Morning Show: July 12

On today’s episode of The Morning Show: Putting yourself first with Jully Black’s tips on fitness and self-care and Dr. Isaac Bogoch’s expertise to understand everything COVID.

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How is Canada’s reopening going so far?

Infectious diseases expert Dr. Isaac Bogoch joins The Morning Show to make sense of the latest coronavirus headlines.

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Could the Delta variant bring on a fourth wave this fall?

Infectious diseases physician Dr. Isaac Bogoch breaks down the top COVID-19 headlines including the likelihood of seeing a rise in Delta variant infections in Canada.

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What Canadians need to know about the mixing of vaccine doses

Infectious diseases specialist Dr. Isaac Bogoch shares his insights on the latest second dose vaccine guidance, Ontario’s reopening timeline, and pending advice for fully vaccinated Canadians.

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Could the Delta variant derail Canada’s summer reopening plans?

Dr. Isaac Bogoch shares his insight on top COVID-19 headlines, including a spike in the more transmissible Delta variant in Calgary and the potential impact on our return to life after the pandemic.

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Could the Delta variant put a pause on Ontario’s reopening

Infectious diseases expert Dr. Isaac Bogoch talks about Ontario’s reopening plan and the possibility of a fourth wave with the spread of the more transmissible Delta variant.

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Will vaccine mixing take Canada into a two-shot summer?

Infectious diseases specialist Dr. Isaac Bogoch joins The Morning Show to help us make sense of all the latest COVID-19 headlines.

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Why did health officials change the expiry date of AstraZeneca vaccines?

Infectious diseases specialist Dr. Isaac Bogoch joins The Morning Show to talk about the latest coronavirus headlines as we head into Summer.

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What you should know about getting a second AstraZeneca shot

Infectious diseases expert, Dr. Isaac Bogoch, talks about and the risk factors for getting a second AstraZeneca dose as Ontario tries to use up stockpiled vaccine before it expires.

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What Ontario’s timeline looks like for opening up this summer

Infectious diseases expert, Dr. Isaac Bogoch, says Ontario could be looking at a one-dose summer as rapid testing and vaccination efforts help bring COVID numbers down.

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Dr. Isaac Bogoch busts COVID-19 vaccine myths

Infectious diseases expert, Dr. Isaac Bogoch, debunks some misconceptions surrounding COVID-19 vaccines including, vaccine shedding and the ‘magnet challenge’ that’s gaining traction online.

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What’s safe to do after getting your first vaccine? Dr. Isaac Bogoch weighs-in

Infectious diseases physician, Dr. Isaac Bogoch, talks about the growing calls for public health to release guidance on safe behaviours for those who have received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine.

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What can you do safely after being fulling vaccinated? Dr. Bogoch weighs in

Infectious diseases physician Dr. Isaac Bogoch breaks down the latest COVID-19 headlines, including rising case numbers in Alberta, bending the curve in British Columbia and vaccine updates.

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Are vaccines enough to stop Canada’s third wave? Dr. Bogoch weighs in

Infectious diseases specialist Dr. Isaac Bogoch checks in with The Morning Show answers the latest COVID-19 questions as Canada tackles third wave.

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Dr. Bogoch clarifies COVID-19 vaccine distribution in Ontario

Dr. Isaac Bogoch speaks with Global News and delves into the nuance surrounding Ontario’s COVID-19 vaccine distribution and why thousands of doses of one vaccine are sitting in freezers.

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Will blood clot concerns impact Canada’s vaccine rollout? Dr. Bogoch weighs in

Epidemiologist Dr. Isaac Bogoch checks in with The Morning Show to talk about the latest developments in Canada’s vaccine rollout plan.

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Dr. Bogoch weighs in on Ontario’s record-breaking COVID case count

Infectious Diseases Specialist Dr. Isaac Bogoch answers the latest coronavirus questions Ontarians are asking.

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Potential 4th wave of COVID-19 could hit Canada’s youth: expert

COVID-19 cases, one expert says that the country’s fourth wave — should it happen — could look very different in comparison to its first three.With Canada’s COVID-19 vaccine rollout beginning to pick up steam and more and more at-risk groups receiving their shot, University of Toronto Infectious Disease Specialist Dr. Isaac Bogoch said that the fourth wave of the pandemic would most likely differ in demographics — with lower risk groups, like young people, getting infected at a higher rate than others.“As we have more and more people vaccinated, you know, we will see the demographic change of who’s infected,” said Bogoch.

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Hamilton reports 140 new COVID-19 cases, over 900 active cases

COVID-19 advisory board says residents should “stay tuned” for a potential spike in coronavirus cases tied to the Easter long weekend.Infectious diseases specialist Isaac Bogoch told Global News cases connected with last weekend should begin to come to the surface next week, and he expects them to be high.“We’re not going to see the benefits of the current (stay-at-home) measures that are in place for about another 10 to 12 or so days,” said Bogoch.

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Dr. Bogoch weighs in on Ontario-wide COVID-19 lockdown possibility

After recommendations from Toronto Public Health, 22 schools in the city temporarily closed on Tuesday due to COVID-19 investigations. According to infectious diseases specialist Isaac Bogoch, issues including the spread of variants and unchecked community transmission in Ontario regions have been main concerns. “I think you’re going to see medical officers of health look at the schools pretty closely,” says Bogoch.“And if there is data that really showed evidence that this is driving transmission I wouldn’t be surprised if we see more (closures).”Bogoch adds that there are measures to create safer schools and hopes new policies will be considered when kids return to school. COVID-19: Toronto Public Health recommends temporary closure of

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Should schools remain open in third wave? Doctor weighs in

Epidemiologist Dr. Isaac Bogoch answers the latest coronavirus questions gripping Ontarians in the pandemic’s third wave.

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Experts weigh in on how to manage unused COVID-19 vaccines & unfilled appointments in Ontario

Over 5M Canadians given at least one COVID-19 vaccine dose as rollout picks up steam In a statement, Ontario’s Ministry of Health said Public Health Units and vaccination clinics have been directed to put in place processes to fill last-minute cancellations and ‘end of day doses.’The focus is to have them filled by people who are identified as priority populations under the provincial framework.Dr. Isaac Bogoch said ensuring priority groups getting vaccinated first is key.

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Should Canadians be worried about the AstraZeneca vaccine? Doctor weighs in

On Monday, Canada’s National Advisory Committee on Immunization (NACI) announced it is now recommending AstraZeneca’s COVID-19 vaccine not be administered to people under the age of 55.According to infectious diseases specialist Dr. Isaac Bogoch, over the last few weeks, there have been rare reports of blood clotting in Europe associated with AstraZeneca.“There were just very rare events.

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Canada advised to pause AstraZeneca COVID-19 shots for those under 55

Infectious disease physician Dr. Isaac Bogoch provides analysis on the latest recommendation to pause using the AstraZeneca vaccine on those under 55 years old.

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United States	Cases: 46 252 513 Deaths: 750 423 Recovered: 0
India	Cases: 34 321 025 Deaths: 459 652 Recovered: 0
Brazil	Cases: 21 835 785 Deaths: 608 235 Recovered: 0
United Kingdom	Cases: 9 215 683 Deaths: 141 607 Recovered: 0
Russia	Cases: 8 494 589 Deaths: 237 619 Recovered: 0