Jennifer Guthrie

Swiss players warm up before a preliminary round match of women’s hockey against Finland at the 2026 Winter Olympics, in Milan, Italy on Feb. 10, 2026. After one player on the Swiss team tested positive for norovirus, the entire team entered precautionary isolation and missed the opening ceremony. (AP Photo/Darko Bandic) 

When norovirus hits the Olympics: The science behind the spread

Norovirus outbreaks at events like the Olympics are more than logistical setbacks. They reveal how the virus’s biology and the realities of mass gatherings make containment difficult.
La saison du rhume et de la grippe est à nos portes. La meilleure stratégie pour éviter des complications: la vaccination. (Shutterstock)

Ce que vous devez savoir sur la saison du rhume et de la grippe 

Avec la saison des rhumes et des grippes qui se profile à l’horizon, il est temps de se faire vacciner contre la grippe. Il faut environ deux semaines après la vaccination pour que l’immunité agisse.
Flu shots are recommended for most Canadians over six months old. (Shutterstock)

What you need to know about cold and flu season

With cold and flu season on the horizon, it’s time for a flu shot. It takes about two weeks after vaccination for immunity to take effect, which is why it’s recommended to get the jab in the fall.

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