Rhinovirus

• ‘Exactly where we knew we’d be’: Early start to respiratory virus season in N.S.

  The IWK Health Centre's pediatric ICU has been operating between 100 and 160 per cent capacity for nearly two weeks. 

  Health

  Nov 15, 2022
  
• Study reveals the dirtiest place at the airport — and it’s not the toilet seat

  The scientists collected samples from over 90 surfaces including the children's playground, security luggage trays, toilet seats, chair armrests in the waiting area and touch screens on the check-in machine.

  Health

  Sep 6, 2018
  
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• Lack of sleep puts you at higher risk of catching a cold: study

  Want to fend off that cold everyone around you seems to be catching? Getting a good night's rest could be the answer, according to a new study.

  Health

  Sep 2, 2015
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• Montrealers warned of the dangers of the deep freeze

  The extreme cold mixed with high winds is creating the perfect storm for frostbite and hypothermia in Montreal.

  Canada

  Feb 17, 2015
• What you need to know about cold weather and your health

  Does cold weather help people catch colds? A new study from Yale University suggests the cold air could make your body more susceptible to the cold virus.

  Health

  Jan 6, 2015
• Does cold weather help you catch a cold? Here’s what scientists found

  The common cold virus reproduces better in cooler temperatures inside the nose and immune system defenses are weakened by the chill, according to scientists.

  Health

  Jan 6, 2015
• Child tests positive for Enterovirus D68 at Sick Kids hospital

  One of the children admitted to the Hospital for Sick Children last week with muscle weakness has tested positive for Enterovirus D68.

  Health

  Oct 8, 2014