http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/new-nouv-eng.php Public Health Agency of Canada - Updates from the Public Health Agency of Canada en-ca Fri, 17 May 2013 17:25:57 -0400 5 http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/rss/new-eng.xml#2bfd5cb4b44330929bc14297a1027eb8 http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/ccdrw-rmtch/2013/20/index-eng.php FluWatch report: May 5 to May 11, 2013 (Week 19) Fri, 17 May 2013 17:19:31 -0400 http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/rss/new-eng.xml#8bdc422bd12c35aaf96aa1b03d742290 http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/media/notices-avis/index-eng.php The Honourable Leona Aglukkaq, Minister of Health, will provide remarks at the plenary session of the 66th session of the World Health Assembly. Date Monday, May 20, 2013 Time: 10:00 a.m. (EDT) 4:00 pm (CEST) Location Salle des Assemblées, Palais des Nations Avenue de la Paix, Geneva, Switzerland Fri, 17 May 2013 16:19:15 -0400 http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/rss/new-eng.xml#2dd315b382a7aefd4cea6f07de72bbbc http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/tmp-pmv/notices-avis/notices-avis-eng.php?id=44 Outbreaks caused by the four types of dengue virus have become increasingly frequent over the past 25 years. About half of the world’s population is now at risk of dengue fever. Thu, 16 May 2013 13:53:39 -0400 http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/rss/new-eng.xml#0b1c1d64a691d7b8d19bdbd4f5f0a51a http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/bid-bmi/dsd-dsm/rvdi-divr/2012-2013/19/rvdi_divr19-eng.php The Respiratory Virus Detection Surveillance System reports on respiratory viruses in Canada. Each week, selected laboratories report numbers of tests performed and numbers positive for Influenza and other respiratory viruses to the Centre for Immunization and Respiratory Infectious Diseases (CIRID), Public Health Agency of Canada. Wed, 15 May 2013 16:05:36 -0400 http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/rss/new-eng.xml#80d83cd64f9d8686ea9e12f6a4ea4cce http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/media/nr-rp/2013/2013_0514b-eng.php The Harper Government, in partnership with the Government of Quebec and GlaxoSmithKline Inc., is strengthening Canada’s pandemic flu vaccine production capacity with significant investments into the manufacturer’s facility in Sainte-Foy, Quebec. Tue, 14 May 2013 16:10:27 -0400 http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/rss/new-eng.xml#11eb33b63403195753f5dce837f3838d http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/media/nr-rp/2013/2013_0514-eng.php The Honourable Leona Aglukkaq, Minister of Health and Member of Parliament for Nunavut, announced funding for a project to provide capacity to expand the availability of preschool programs for children ages 3 to 5 years of age living in communities across Nunavut. Tue, 14 May 2013 15:03:22 -0400 http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/rss/new-eng.xml#755d9a091a06e3c66082b2155c4e896f http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/tmp-pmv/notices-avis/notices-avis-eng.php?id=108 Since April 2012, cases of the novel (new) coronavirus have been identified in six countries: the United Kingdom (UK), France, Jordan, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. The initial cases in the UK and France were identified in travellers returning from the Arabian peninsula and neighbouring countries. Mon, 13 May 2013 15:26:42 -0400 http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/rss/new-eng.xml#c8211f59282bf1ee7f999220879f0565 http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/phn-asp/2013/ncoronavirus-eng.php Since April 2012, cases of the novel coronavirus have been identified in six countries: the United Kingdom (UK), Jordan, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and France. The confirmed case in France and the initial case in the UK were identified in travellers returning from the Arabian peninsula and neighbouring countries. Mon, 13 May 2013 09:30:52 -0400 http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/rss/new-eng.xml#8eff4860a8dba1db53f8604cd251a556 http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/tmp-pmv/notices-avis/notices-avis-eng.php?id=108 Since April 2012, cases of the novel (new) coronavirus have been identified in six countries: the United Kingdom (UK), France, Jordan, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. The case in France and the initial case in the UK were identified in travellers returning from the Arabian peninsula and neighbouring countries.  Fri, 10 May 2013 15:38:17 -0400 http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/rss/new-eng.xml#d62de7b6d048d97234ddf121b805faf5 http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/bid-bmi/dsd-dsm/rvdi-divr/2012-2013/18/rvdi_divr18-eng.php The Respiratory Virus Detection Surveillance System reports on respiratory viruses in Canada. Each week, selected laboratories report numbers of tests performed and numbers positive for Influenza and other respiratory viruses to the Centre for Immunization and Respiratory Infectious Diseases (CIRID), Public Health Agency of Canada. Fri, 10 May 2013 13:40:19 -0400 http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/rss/new-eng.xml#248f6b61aef04f90c119aa18c80cb6fd http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/phn-asp/2013/ncoronavirus-eng.php Coronaviruses are the cause of the common cold, but can also be the cause of more severe illnesses including Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS), with some cases resulting in death. Thu, 09 May 2013 15:32:10 -0400 http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/rss/new-eng.xml#f3b216c6c8070a6600d8e82a06906f3c http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/tmp-pmv/notices-avis/notices-avis-eng.php?id=108 Since April 2012, cases of the novel (new) coronavirus have been identified in six countries: the United Kingdom (UK), France, Jordan, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. The cases in the UK and France were identified in travellers returning from the Arabian peninsula and neighbouring countries. Thu, 09 May 2013 15:14:59 -0400 http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/rss/new-eng.xml#b7d93f93069c5d1ae40a2386d2fd246d http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/efwd-emoha/efbi-emoa-eng.php The Public Health Agency of Canada estimates that each year roughly one in eight Canadians (or four million people) get sick due to domestically acquired food-borne diseases. This estimate provides the most accurate picture yet of which food-borne bacteria, viruses, and parasites (“pathogens”) are causing the most illnesses in Canada, as well as estimating the number of food-borne illnesses without a known cause. Thu, 09 May 2013 12:08:37 -0400 http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/rss/new-eng.xml#ab102f01a194d018751caea8313b6a58 http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/eri-ire/h7n9/risk_assessment-evaluation_risque-eng.php The public health risk posed by avian influenza A(H7N9) from China to Canada is considered low at this time. Cases have been reported in China from eight Provinces (Anhui, Henan, Hunan, Fujian, Jiangsu, Jiangxi, Shandong, and Zhejiang) and two Municipalities (Beijing and Shanghai). Tue, 07 May 2013 13:02:32 -0400 http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/rss/new-eng.xml#bd31d2e25a749765d8b9d3f38c9830bc http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/phn-asp/2013/h7n9-0403-eng.php The World Health Organization (WHO) confirmed a new type of avian influenza virus in humans identified as A(H7N9) in the People’s Republic of China. Most cases develop severe pneumonia and breathing difficulties, with some resulting in death. Additional cases are expected. Mon, 06 May 2013 15:59:49 -0400 http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/rss/new-eng.xml#c53c331066342148b0864f7af371990c http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/ccdrw-rmtch/2013/18/index-eng.php FluWatch April 21 to April 27, 2013 (Week 17) Fri, 03 May 2013 16:12:04 -0400 http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/rss/new-eng.xml#9915d27ed63799a74076b4013f4cb484 http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/tmp-pmv/notices-avis/notices-avis-eng.php?id=113 The World Health Organization (WHO) confirmed human cases of an avian influenza virus identified as A(H7N9) in the People’s Republic of China. To date cases have been identified in the municipalities of Beijing and Shanghai and the provinces of Anhui, Fujian, Henan, Hunan, Jiangsu, Jiangxi, Shandong and Zhejiang. Additional cases are expected. Fri, 03 May 2013 15:29:00 -0400 http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/rss/new-eng.xml#02509632461524e339b4607fcf46bddb http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/tmp-pmv/notices-avis/notices-avis-eng.php?id=108 Since April 2012, cases of the novel (new) coronavirus have been identified in five countries: the United Kingdom, Jordan, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. Some of the infections have occurred in clusters – in a family in the United Kingdom, in a family in Saudi Arabia and among health workers in a hospital in Jordan. Fri, 03 May 2013 15:26:48 -0400 http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/rss/new-eng.xml#442ba4b87d22147d76763e3aed8f700c http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/tmp-pmv/notices-avis/notices-avis-eng.php?id=45 Avian influenza (H5N1), commonly known as “bird flu”, is a viral infection that can spread easily and quickly among birds. Travellers are reminded that countries around the world, in particular, countries in Asia, the Middle East, Europe and Africa continue to report cases of avian influenza (H5N1). Fri, 03 May 2013 15:25:21 -0400 http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/rss/new-eng.xml#d76ddcaa73bd8a3f3d60c797c496cfab http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/eri-ire/coronavirus/fact-feuillet-eng.php What is a coronavirus? Coronaviruses are common and typically lead to the common cold in adults and children. Although rare, some types of coronavirus lead to serious illness. The Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) virus was a type of coronavirus. Fri, 03 May 2013 15:02:00 -0400 http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/rss/new-eng.xml#8303dce293b98e0546bd10eeec474182 http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/eri-ire/saricd-dciras-eng.php The Public Health Agency of Canada requests that confirmed cases be reported within 24 hours of being classified as such. Fri, 03 May 2013 13:29:00 -0400 http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/rss/new-eng.xml#3edfda5db7290e5f2b3ec5c251d7e89c http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/bid-bmi/dsd-dsm/rvdi-divr/2012-2013/17/rvdi_divr17-eng.php The Respiratory Virus Detection Surveillance System reports on respiratory viruses in Canada. Each week, selected laboratories report numbers of tests performed and numbers positive for Influenza and other respiratory viruses to the Centre for Immunization and Respiratory Infectious Diseases (CIRID), Public Health Agency of Canada. Fri, 03 May 2013 11:19:54 -0400 http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/rss/new-eng.xml#beb0ca9c6f64b635cb8aa404fd5df856 http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/tmp-pmv/notices-avis/notices-avis-eng.php?id=111 Since the beginning of the cholera epidemic in October 2010, the Dominican Republic and Haiti have reported thousands of cholera cases and related deaths. Cases of cholera decreased in 2012 compared to 2011, although they continue to be reported throughout both countries. There have been increases in the number of cases during seasonal heavy rainfall in the months of May to July and September to October. Wed, 01 May 2013 15:09:13 -0400 http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/rss/new-eng.xml#54d1d7bd478f3185d9cad98d60d458dc http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/tmp-pmv/notices-avis/notices-avis-eng.php?id=98 Measles cases occur around the world.  Within the last 10 years, the number of measles cases reported globally has decreased significantly; however, there have been a number of large outbreaks, mostly in Africa but also in Europe. The Americas, including Canada, have experienced outbreaks of measles linked to importation of the measles virus from other regions. Wed, 01 May 2013 15:06:40 -0400 http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/rss/new-eng.xml#5f4316982877a6cb949b80b17adac5b1 http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/phn-asp/2013/h7n9-0403-eng.php The World Health Organization (WHO) confirmed a new type of avian influenza virus in humans identified as A(H7N9) in the People’s Republic of China. Not all cases develop severe pneumonia and breathing difficulties but most do, some resulting in death. Additional cases are expected. Wed, 01 May 2013 09:19:44 -0400 http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/rss/new-eng.xml#51eedab70439d2ba8dbd1031f297b947 http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/tmp-pmv/notices-avis/notices-avis-eng.php?id=113 The World Health Organization (WHO) confirmed human cases of an avian influenza virus identified as A(H7N9) in the People’s Republic of China. To date cases have been identified in the municipalities of Beijing and Shanghai and the provinces of Anhui, Fujian, Henan, Hunan, Jiangsu, Jianxi, Shandong and Zhejiang. Additional cases are expected. Tue, 30 Apr 2013 14:32:20 -0400 http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/rss/new-eng.xml#04b6e656e2980d6c3e26ecb38165fcf8 http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/media/nr-rp/2013/2013_0430-eng.php Minister of Health Responds to Chapter 5 of the 2013 Spring Report of the Auditor General of Canada: Promoting Diabetes Prevention and Control I welcome the findings and recommendations made in the 2013 Spring Report of the Auditor General about diabetes prevention and control. The Government has implemented or is in the process of implementing all recommendations in the Report. Tue, 30 Apr 2013 13:45:34 -0400 http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/rss/new-eng.xml#4031969b0b476638b45943b912dd9a0c http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/media/nr-rp/2013/2013_0427-eng.php Prevention and early detection the best way to fight cancer (YELLOWKNIFE) – The Honourable Leona Aglukkaq, Minister of Health, today celebrated Daffodil Day at a lunch hosted by the Canadian Cancer Society in Yellowknife. “The Canadian Cancer Society’s Daffodil Day honours the thousands of people in Canada who live with cancer and those who have lost their lives to the disease,” said Minister Aglukkaq. “It is also a day of hope, where Canadians work together to raise awareness about cancer Sat, 27 Apr 2013 13:45:00 -0400 http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/rss/new-eng.xml#eb736afd109739538b93be846f26b750 http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/ccdrw-rmtch/2013/17/index-eng.php FluWatch April 14 to April 20, 2013 (Week 16) Fri, 26 Apr 2013 16:43:27 -0400 http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/rss/new-eng.xml#b9441b5b4458ff56462552ccd04e8623 http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/bid-bmi/dsd-dsm/rvdi-divr/2012-2013/16/rvdi_divr16-eng.php The Respiratory Virus Detection Surveillance System reports on respiratory viruses in Canada. Each week, selected laboratories report numbers of tests performed and numbers positive for Influenza and other respiratory viruses to the Centre for Immunization and Respiratory Infectious Diseases (CIRID), Public Health Agency of Canada. Fri, 26 Apr 2013 15:53:26 -0400 http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/rss/new-eng.xml#ba5be5b3eb09758df2b04a0c670df032 http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/eri-ire/h7n9/guidance-directives/h7n9-ig-dp-eng.php The Public Health Agency of Canada (the Agency) has developed this document to provide infection prevention and control (IPC) guidance to healthcare organizations and healthcare workers (HCWs) for the management of patients presenting to healthcare facilities in Canada, who have travelled from China and are suspected or confirmed to have Avian Influenza A(H7N9) infection. Fri, 26 Apr 2013 15:41:42 -0400 http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/rss/new-eng.xml#af6805e5db680d65f667b0762c6bfc59 http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/tmp-pmv/notices-avis/notices-avis-eng.php?id=113 The World Health Organization (WHO) confirmed human cases of an avian influenza virus identified as A(H7N9) in the People’s Republic of China. To date cases have been identified in the municipalities of Beijing and Shanghai and the provinces of Anhui, Henan, Jiangsu, Shandong and Zhejiang. Additional cases are expected. Fri, 26 Apr 2013 13:32:43 -0400 http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/rss/new-eng.xml#4fc01566ea20c522c77a6f6e2ac71e25 http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/phn-asp/2013/h7n9-0403-eng.php On April 24, the WHO confirmed the first case of the virus outside mainland China. The Taiwanese individual had worked in mainland China, which is where he was most likely infected. Risk to Canadians remains low. Thu, 25 Apr 2013 09:26:42 -0400 http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/rss/new-eng.xml#f82d7cc14d490d7bedaeb0a874276d60 http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/about_apropos/atip-aiprp/request-demande/2013-03-eng.php The Public Health Agency of Canada posts summaries of completed Access to Information requests processed by its Access to Information and Privacy Office. Wed, 24 Apr 2013 13:26:57 -0400 http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/rss/new-eng.xml#f06c1451c063ca448cfefd183fac3849 http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/phn-asp/2013/h7n9-0403-eng.php The World Health Organization (WHO) confirmed a new type of avian influenza virus in humans identified as A(H7N9) in the People’s Republic of China. Not all cases develop severe pneumonia and breathing difficulties but most do, some resulting in death. Wed, 24 Apr 2013 08:55:02 -0400 http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/rss/new-eng.xml#6781f85f85014748f48574d753e192b5 http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/fs-sa/phn-asp/ecoli-1212-eng.php This outbreak appears to be over. Mon, 22 Apr 2013 15:48:11 -0400 http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/rss/new-eng.xml#9e3dd5eecfb50c7020ca53cc258270be http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/tmp-pmv/notices-avis/notices-avis-eng.php?id=114 April 25, 2013 marks this year’s World Malaria Day. The Public Health Agency of Canada reminds travellers that there is risk of malaria transmission in many tropical countries around the world. Mon, 22 Apr 2013 14:50:27 -0400 http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/rss/new-eng.xml#2b1bd1ed90997480e6595d78c3759512 http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/tmp-pmv/notices-avis/notices-avis-eng.php?id=113 The World Health Organization (WHO) confirmed human cases of an avian influenza virus identified as A(H7N9) in the People’s Republic of China. To date cases have been identified in the municipalities of Beijing and Shanghai and the provinces of Anhui, Henan, Jiangsu and Zhejiang. Additional cases are expected. Fri, 19 Apr 2013 15:32:17 -0400 http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/rss/new-eng.xml#7fc602cf691075ee46c19d678c188a56 http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/phn-asp/2013/h7n9-0403-eng.php The World Health Organization (WHO) confirmed a new type of avian influenza virus in humans identified as A(H7N9) in the People’s Republic of China. Fri, 19 Apr 2013 14:26:02 -0400 http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/rss/new-eng.xml#1e90033fb6c730a9972d551f84d69f98 http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/bid-bmi/dsd-dsm/rvdi-divr/2012-2013/15/rvdi_divr15-eng.php The Respiratory Virus Detection Surveillance System reports on respiratory viruses in Canada. Each week, selected laboratories report numbers of tests performed and numbers positive for Influenza and other respiratory viruses to the Centre for Immunization and Respiratory Infectious Diseases (CIRID), Public Health Agency of Canada. Fri, 19 Apr 2013 11:41:17 -0400 http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/rss/new-eng.xml#3ec3d41641a56153c247adf3744a2d83 http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/tmp-pmv/notices-avis/notices-avis-eng.php?id=113 The World Health Organization (WHO) confirmed human cases of an avian influenza virus identified as influenza A(H7N9) in the People’s Republic of China. To date cases have been identified in the municipalities of Beijing and Shanghai and the provinces of Anhui, Henan, Jiangsu and Zhejiang. Additional cases are expected. Mon, 15 Apr 2013 15:46:26 -0400 http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/rss/new-eng.xml#f5c27d16b3f6ac690cb3642d7d89157f http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/phn-asp/2013/h7n9-0403-eng.php The Agency has posted information to support professionals working in the field or otherwise affected by this issue. Fri, 12 Apr 2013 16:48:05 -0400 http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/rss/new-eng.xml#ae76e9bd4acad28ec1b766fa1b021ef8 http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/fluwatch/12-13/w14_13/index-eng.php Overall influenza activity continued to decline in week 14. The number of regions reporting widespread or localized activity was the same as in the previous week. Fri, 12 Apr 2013 16:15:49 -0400 http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/rss/new-eng.xml#29317129d7344c76a78b759c01acb347 http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/bid-bmi/dsd-dsm/rvdi-divr/2012-2013/14/rvdi_divr14-eng.php The Respiratory Virus Detection Surveillance System reports on respiratory viruses in Canada. Each week, selected laboratories report numbers of tests performed and numbers positive for Influenza and other respiratory viruses to the Centre for Immunization and Respiratory Infectious Diseases (CIRID), Public Health Agency of Canada. Fri, 12 Apr 2013 12:49:59 -0400 http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/rss/new-eng.xml#3d1e7bc0c9d14887c8bd9131d82fc3ed http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/phn-asp/2013/h7n9-0403-eng.php The World Health Organization (WHO) confirmed a new type of avian influenza virus in humans identified as A(H7N9) in the People’s Republic of China. Thu, 11 Apr 2013 18:01:44 -0400 http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/rss/new-eng.xml#29d167a44be36454d1c3b5c09e64ee63 http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/eri-ire/h7n9/risk_assessment-evaluation_risque-eng.php Risk Assessment The public health risk posed by H7N9 from China to Canada is considered low at this time. The cases reported to date have been limited to a particular geographic area within China, and there has been no confirmed human to human transmission of H7N9 Wed, 10 Apr 2013 18:11:13 -0400 http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/rss/new-eng.xml#b2b675948efc4b1c7fedd9341f3bbc25 http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/phn-asp/2013/h7n9-0403-eng.php The World Health Organization (WHO) confirmed a new type of avian influenza virus in humans identified as A(H7N9) in the People’s Republic of China. The Agency has posted a Joint Biosafety Advisory. This document was developed by the Agency and the Canadian Food Inspection Agency to assist laboratories in implementing proper biosafety procedures when handling samples containing the H7N9 flu virus. Wed, 10 Apr 2013 14:02:43 -0400 http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/rss/new-eng.xml#5d31fddca2078d929f802fc349a08c3e http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/lab-bio/res/advi-avis/ah7n9-eng.php This biosafety advisory is being provided by the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) and the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) to assist clinical/ diagnostic and research laboratories in implementing proper biosafety procedures when handling samples containing influenza A(H7N9) virus which was recently identified in China. Wed, 10 Apr 2013 11:08:27 -0400 http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/rss/new-eng.xml#1de651d0fe7a474fe9537b5e7ca1b98e http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/phn-asp/2013/h7n9-0403-eng.php The strain of H7N9 avian influenza causing illness in people in China has not been identified in birds in Canada. The Agency works closely with its national and international partners, including the World Health Organization, to track all types of flu activity in Canada and around the world. Mon, 08 Apr 2013 13:45:07 -0400 http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/rss/new-eng.xml#8b2d231acb011e301427a07dabffcf88 http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/eri-ire/coronavirus/index-eng.php For Health Professionals: Case Summary – Current Status. National Interim Case Definition – Novel Coronavirus, March 19, 2013. Infection Prevention and Control Measures for Health Care settings. Emerging Respiratory Pathogens and Severe Respiratory Illness (SRI) Case Report Form. Fri, 05 Apr 2013 18:00:24 -0400 http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/rss/new-eng.xml#269d9b586bd362b911d7f67514397616 http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/fluwatch/12-13/w13_13/index-eng.php Overall influenza activity continued to decline. The number of regions reporting widespread or localized activity decreased in week 13. Fri, 05 Apr 2013 16:55:45 -0400