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Professional counsellor by day, amateur photographer, explorer. Retweets are not endorsements. Tweets are my own. she/her. (masked and vaxxed)

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Kim @kim2112.bsky.social · 1h
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What 'Cornell 7' and 'Hockey Canada 5' assault cases reveal about consent and trauma | CBC News
Several legal experts note there are some striking similarities between the alleged gang rape case unfolding at Cornell University this week and last year's Hockey Canada sexual assault trial in Lond...
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Kim @kim2112.bsky.social · 5h
"A senior UN official said that an Ebola-hit camp housing a transit centre for infected patients was burned by soldiers earlier this week as they were looking for weapons in Kigonze, on the outskirts of Bunia, forcing 19,000 people in the camp to flee..." www.cbc.ca/news/world/c...
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Congo's Ebola outbreak surpasses 4,000 deaths amid violence and mistrust | CBC News
The Democratic Republic of Congo's Ebola outbreak has recorded more than 4,000 deaths, authorities say, as they struggle to contain the spread of the virus.
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Kim @kim2112.bsky.social · 5h
"Dr. Mukhtar Ali faces two charges laid Sept. 26 in connection with his conduct at Lloydminster Hospital on Nov. 16, 2024, according to a disciplinary charge document from the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Saskatchewan." panow.com/2026/10/02/l...
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Lloydminster doctor accused of diverting crash patient who died on way to North Battleford
A Lloydminster emergency physician faces professional misconduct charges over allegations he directed a crash ...
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Kim @kim2112.bsky.social · 5h
"Lillooet Hospital and Health Centre‘s emergency department will be closed for eight hours on Saturday (Oct. 3), marking the community’s sixth ER closure in 2026." cfjctoday.com/2026/10/02/l...
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Lillooet Hospital ER to close Saturday
LILLOOET, B.C. - Lillooet Hospital and Health Centre's emergency department will be closed for eight hours on ...
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🇨🇦Joe Vipond🇨🇦 @jvipondmd.bsky.social · 13h
"At least 50 health workers have died after contracting the virus." This shouldn't be happening. People shouldn't be dying when the go to work to help others. We should have better OHS procedures for HCWs in the Congo. Independent inquiry, now.
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An Ebola treatment center was burned down as the death toll in Congo passes 4,000
Congo's Ebola outbreak has killed more than 4,000 people, authorities said, as they struggle to contain what has become the fastest-growing Ebola outbreak in history.
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Barry Hunt @barryhunt008.bsky.social · 17h
"ICU-acquired infection was the primary driver of increased ICU length of stay and hospital costs."
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Kim @kim2112.bsky.social · 5h
www.midlandtoday.ca/local-news/m...
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Main entrance to Georgian Bay General Hospital will be closed on Friday and Saturday
All patients, visitors, and staff are being asked to use the Emergency Department entrance to access the hospital
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Kim @kim2112.bsky.social · 5h
"New Brunswickers aged six months and older will be able to get updated COVID-19 and influenza vaccines for free, starting Oct. 13." www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
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Updated COVID-19, flu vaccines available in N.B. on Oct. 13 | CBC News
New Brunswickers aged six months and older will be able to get updated COVID-19 and influenza vaccines for free, starting Oct. 13.
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Kim @kim2112.bsky.social · 5h
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
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Woman in alleged Cornell gang-rape case was ‘failed’ by system, New York governor says
Kathy Hochul briefs journalists with state attorney general Letitia James, who will be taking over the entire case
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Kim @kim2112.bsky.social · 6h
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Actor and advocate Michael J. Fox promoted to companion level in Order of Canada | CBC News
Celebrated actor and Parkinson's disease activist Michael J. Fox said he felt both "pride" and "humility" while receiving a promotion within the Order of Canada on Friday.
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Kim @kim2112.bsky.social · 6h
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Possible measles exposure at The Pas hospital ER waiting room, province warns | CBC News
Anyone who was at a hospital waiting room in The Pas earlier this week may have been exposed to measles, Manitoba health officials are warning.
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Plague Poems @plaguepoems.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
When they get angry with you (and they will get angry with you) for the precautions you take, remember, my friend: they are not angry with you because they believe that you are wrong, they are angry with you because on some level they fear you are right.
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Kim @kim2112.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
www.popsci.com/environment/...
popsci.com
18 hilarious photos from the 2026 Comedy Wildlife Awards
From chuckling beavers to fat bears to sassy orangutans, this year's finalists bring the laughs.
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Physicians for a Healthy Democracy @physiciandemocracy.medsky.social · 01/10/2026
abcnews.com/Politics/sna...
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Changes to SNAP benefits begin Oct. 1 for millions of Americans: What to know
Major changes are coming on Oct. 1 for the tens of millions of Americans who rely on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) for food assistance.
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Kim @kim2112.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
"....Caracas had earlier said precautionary measures had affected some ambulance arrivals while the patient was being assessed. The hospital remained open throughout..." montrealgazette.com/news/ebola-s...
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Ebola scare in Montreal's CHUM ends after patient cleared
Precautionary measures affecting some ambulance arrivals were initially in place while the patient was being assessed.
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Kim @kim2112.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
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Why Past Trauma Amplifies Future Stress - Neuroscience News
A new study discovers a brain circuit in the anterior hypothalamus acting as a "volume knob" that dials up future stress reactivity after trauma.
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Kim @kim2112.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
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Suspected Ebola case at Montreal hospital turns out to be a false alarm | CBC News
A Montreal hospital had isolated a female patient presenting with symptoms of Ebola, a deadly virus, officials said.
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Kim @kim2112.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/artic...
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Former deans of medicine call on Ottawa to intervene in Alberta’s dual-practice health care model
Letter to Carney argues public-private model violates federal law
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Kim @kim2112.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
"Minnesota is the national hotspot for avian flu, with eight affected commercial flocks and three affected backyard flocks, resulting in 338,650 birds affected in the last 30 Days. Outbreaks at commercial facilities in North and South Dakota have affected..." www.cidrap.umn.edu/avian-influe...
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H5N1 avian flu returns to Midwest poultry farms, with multiple turkey operations hit
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Kim @kim2112.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
"A Montreal hospital has isolated a female patient presenting with symptoms of Ebola, a deadly virus, officials said. The patient arrived at the Centre hospitalier de l'Université de Montréal (CHUM) late Thursday afternoon exhibiting signs of the disease..." www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
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Montreal hospital isolates patient exhibiting Ebola symptoms | CBC News
A Montreal hospital has isolated a female patient presenting with symptoms of Ebola, a deadly virus, officials said.
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Kim @kim2112.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
"a cache of weapons, ammunition and body armour near the blockade at the Canada-U.S. border crossing. They were among multiple people charged.... blockade, which halted traffic for two weeks in a protest against COVID-19 rules and vaccine mandates." www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/alber...
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Alberta’s top court upholds convictions of leaders of the COVID-19 blockade
Chris Carbert and Anthony Olienick were charged in 2022 and convicted by a jury in 2024
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Kim @kim2112.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
"Anyone who believes they could have STEC should call 811 or visit their doctor, the release states." calgaryherald.com/news/kinjo-s...
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Mahogany restaurant linked to illness causing diarrhea and vomiting: AHS
Kinjo Sushi in Mahogany remains open and has not been cited for any violations while AHS investigates the cause of the outbreak.
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Kim @kim2112.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
www.cbc.ca/news/world/u...
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After day of delays, witnesses say Tennessee lethal injection fails to kill Christa Pike | CBC News
Tennessee officials were unable to carry out the execution of Christa Gail Pike for a 1995 murder on Wednesday, media witnesses said, after the lethal injection was halted for hours as courts consider...
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Kim @kim2112.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
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Ohio woman sues hospital for allegedly amputating wrong leg during surgery
Sharon Jacks, 74, alleges hospital removed left leg instead of her right during below-the-knee amputation in 2025
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Kim @kim2112.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
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Pennsylvania records fifth measles death as country sees worst outbreak in 35 years
The Pennsylvania Department of Health said the person was from Lancaster County and was unvaccinated.
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Dick Zoutman @dickzoutman.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
You gotta read this! Charlie Angus Substack on how Trump family are part of a deal for Canada to build military drones for Canada’s army! Need to let Minister David McGuinty know this is NOT acceptable! email: david.mcguinty@parl.gc.ca phone: 613-992-3269
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STOP DON JR FROM GETTING A CUT OF CANADA’S MILITARY BUDGET
Don Jr. has his fingers in a Canadian military contract obtained through Saskatoon-based Dragonfly Technologies.
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Ian Weissman, DO @drianweissman.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
"Insomnia deserves attention as a warning sign of the status of brain and mental health. Issues with sleep are often overlooked when addressing mental health concerns." abcnews.com/Health/insom...
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Insomnia linked to higher risk of dementia, suicide, stroke and other major health issues: Study
Insomnia may be linked to an increased risk of stroke, dementia and several mental health conditions, a new study finds.
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Kim @kim2112.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
www.ctvnews.ca/montreal/hea...
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Flu vaccine no longer free for all Quebecers; high risk groups only
The flu vaccine is no longer free for all Quebecers, the province’s Health Ministry confirmed to CTV News.
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Kim @kim2112.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
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2 dead, 2 injured after driver hits pedestrians outside Tsawwassen Mills mall: police | CBC
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Kim @kim2112.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
"The Boyle Healthcare Centre emergency department will be without on-site physician coverage... Alberta Health Services (AHS) has issued a public service announcement regarding no on-site physician coverage from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 1..." www.townandcountrytoday.com/athabasca-ne...
townandcountrytoday.com
Boyle Healthcare Centre without physician coverage for one day this week
Nursing staff and virtual physician will be available for those in need
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Kim @kim2112.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
www.cbc.ca/news/health/...
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Researchers are discovering more infections that can cause cancer | CBC News
New global research suggests 12 per cent of cancers were caused by infections, predominantly caused by HPV and H. pylori
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Mike Hoerger, PhD, MSCR, MBA @michael-hoerger.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
PMC COVlD Update, Sep 28, 2026 (US): 🔸We're in a 13th COVlD wave. 🔸40 states & territories continue to have COVlD outbreaks, stable from last week. 🔸Levels likely peaked between Sep 7-13 at a PMC-estimated 580,000 new daily infections. pmc19.com/map
The US has at least 40 states and territories with COVlD outbreaks, the same number reported last week. These include Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Guam, Hawaii, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Texas, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Utah, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, and Wyoming.
     There are likely outbreaks in additional states. The summary statistic of 40 only includes counties with observed data, rather than estimated data. For example, Idaho, Louisiana, Maryland, and Tennessee likely have outbreaks, but monitoring is poor.

Nuance: 
Note that while PMC uses forecasting to estimate national statistics through Sep 28 and beyond, the state-level data do not, meaning they are now 9 days old. If the national forecast is correct, levels peaked between Sept 7-13, closely aligned with our prior forecasts. This would mean that levels are declining more so than depicted in the map. Levels often decline slowly, suggesting the need for ongoing precautions. Additionally, Biobot and 200 CDC sites are offline this week, and both have experienced major retroactive corrections of late, so the national forecast has more uncertainty than usual. For example, we could see the peak adjusted upward or a double peak. It is unclear how quickly reporting will resume at the offline sites. 

Note that while PMC national statistical estimates include forecasting, the state-level data do not, meaning they are now 9 days old. If the forecast is correct, levels peaked between Sept 7-13. This would mean that levels are declining more so than depicted in the map. However, Biobot and 200 CDC sites are offline this week and both have experienced major retroactive corrections of late, so high uncertainty.
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Kim @kim2112.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
"A bipartisan U.S. Senate Budget Committee investigation... concluded that private-equity firms “extracted huge profits from hospitals, while increasing their debt and allowing patient care and safety to decline..." www.washingtonpost.com/ripple/2026/...
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How private equity is killing public access to hospitals and emergency care
While private equity’s ownership of hospitals may earn millions for their investors, they have put patients, communities and providers at risk.
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Kim @kim2112.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
"....A senior member of the Democratic Republic of the Congo’s ruling party was beaten to death on Sunday after appearing on a radio programme to raise awareness about the Ebola outbreak, a party representative has said..." www.theguardian.com/world/2026/s...
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DRC politician beaten to death after radio appearance about Ebola outbreak
Marie-Celestin Karondwa was attacked on Sunday after promoting measures to prevent spread of disease, his party says
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Kim @kim2112.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
"....The latest data from Congo’s health ministry released Sunday showed that 8,067 cases have been confirmed, with 3,901 deaths as of Sept. 26 across 63 health zones in seven of the country’s 26 provinces, with a fatality rate of more than 48%..." www.nbcnews.com/world/africa...
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Congo Ebola outbreak tops 8,000 cases as health worker shortages worsen
Africa CDC data shows the current outbreak has outpaced the two-year West Africa regional outbreak in terms of spread in the same time.
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Kim @kim2112.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
"....The report from the Parkland Institute... states “systemic regulatory failure,” along with inaction, overconfidence and other factors on the part of the province's then-Ministry of Labour and Alberta Health Services contributed to the outbreak..." www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
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Alberta ‘failed’ Cargill workers amid COVID-19 outbreak with inaction, overconfidence: report | CBC News
A new report says a number of factors converged to produce a “preventable tragedy” in which two workers and four close contacts died after a massive COVID-19 outbreak at Cargill’s beef processing plan...
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Kim @kim2112.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
"....A new academic paper describes a “catastrophic failure” of the provincial government to adequately protect Cargill workers during a massive COVID-19 outbreak in 2020..." calgaryherald.com/news/new-rep...
calgaryherald.com
New report cites 'catastrophic failure' of government response to Cargill COVID-19 outbreak in 2020
New report describes "catastrophic failure" of the province to adequately protect Cargill workers during a massive COVID-19 outbreak in 2020
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Kim @kim2112.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
www.ctvnews.ca/calgary/arti...
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New report calls Alberta’s response to Cargill plant COVID-19 outbreak a ‘catastrophic failure’
The COVID-19 outbreak at the Cargill plant in High River, Alta., which ultimately led to the deaths of six people, is being labelled as a “catastrophic failure” by the province in a new report.
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Senator Paula Simons 🇨🇦 @senatorpaulasimons.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
This grim, gripping report on Canada’s biggest Covid-19 outbreak from the University of Alberta’s Parkland Institute should be required reading for all Albertans - and all Canadians. Especially those who’ve decided to forget how deadly and terrifying the early months of Covid truly were.
parklandinstitute.ca
Parkland Institute
Parkland Institute is an Alberta-wide, non-partisan research centre situated within the Faculty of Arts at the University of Alberta.
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🇨🇦Joe Vipond🇨🇦 @jvipondmd.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
This is a really important report, and our OHS leaders need to make changes to ensure this never happens again. 1/2 www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/artic...
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Alberta’s response to COVID-19 outbreak at Cargill plant was ‘catastrophic failure,’ report says
More than 950 workers at High River plant were infected in 2020, leaving two workers dead and spreading to the community
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🇨🇦Joe Vipond🇨🇦 @jvipondmd.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
“We can say that political pressure, deference to public health, negligence, and incompetence all contributed to the tragedy. Further evidence suggests that government officials prioritized the interests of the meat-processing industry over the health and safety of meat-packing workers."
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Political pressure, negligence, incompetence all contributed to pandemic tragedy at High River plant, new report says - Alberta Politics
One of the most disgraceful episodes of the COVID-19 pandemic in Alberta took place on April 18, 2020, when Devin Dreeshen, Jason Copping and Deena Hinshaw assured employees of Cargill Inc.’s meat pac...
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DoNoHarm BC @donoharmbc.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
ACTION ALERT📣 It’s past time for BC to protect patients and healthcare workers by reinstating a mask mandate in healthcare settings. Join us to tell policymakers that we would rather have masks than:
Dark blue, purple, yellow and black graphic with an illustration of a person in an N95 mask, fist raised, holding a sign that reads: Restore (and improve) masks in healthcare. Next to the DoNoHarm BC logo and a QR code, smaller text reads, Add your voice: www.DoNoHarmBC.ca
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Kim @kim2112.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
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Potentially Toxic Mushrooms Were Sold at a Farmers Market Near Nelson | The Tyee
Interior Health is still working to track down customers who bought what they thought were chanterelles.
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Kim @kim2112.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
www.cnn.com/2026/09/27/w...
cnn.com
Ebola outbreak spreading across Democratic Republic of Congo | CNN
The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo is spreading. The World Health Organization is reporting that the oubtreak is affecting 63 areas, across seven provinces of the country. CNN’s ...
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Kim @kim2112.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Pennsylvania Measles Outbreak Grows to Nearly 900 Cases www.nytimes.com/2026/09/27/u...
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Pennsylvania Measles Outbreak Grows to Nearly 900 Cases
State health officials said 55 new cases had been reported since Wednesday. In all, 890 measles cases have been reported across 39 counties so far this year.
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Kim @kim2112.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
www.abc.net.au/news/2026-09...
abc.net.au
'When fear takes over': Responding to the DRC's largest Ebola outbreak
Amid the largest Ebola virus outbreak recorded in the DRC's history, healthcare workers try to keep the system running.
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Kim @kim2112.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
www.thestar.com/news/gta/ont...
thestar.com
Ontario is launching free flu and COVID-19 shots next week as vaccination rates decline
Starting Sept. 28, high-risk individuals, including hospital patients and workers, long-term care residents and staff, and people aged 65 and older will be able to get flu and COVID-19 shots.
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Kim @kim2112.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
www.theweathernetwork.com/en/news/natu...
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An outbreak is dulling Banff’s golden larches. Here’s where they still shine - The Weather Network
While experts say they don’t fully understand why there’s been such a noticeable explosion in needleworm populations this year, they’re confident forests will recover—and add that there are still many...
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Kim @kim2112.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
theguardian.com
Pennsylvania measles outbreak spreads, with 55 new cases reported since Wednesday
173 people hospitalized and four deaths in state so far, with less than 1% of those infected having been vaccinated
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Physicians for a Healthy Democracy @physiciandemocracy.medsky.social · 26/09/2026
abcnews.com/news/story/c...
abcnews.com
E. coli outbreak linked to raw milk cheese brand: CDC, FDA
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are investigating a multistate outbreak of E. coli infections.
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