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id: 39a3466e1f
section: health
first_reported: 2026-11-13 12:38 EST
updated: 2026-11-13 20:46 EST
status: reported
outlets: 2
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# Contagious stomach bug circulates in Montreal shelters, encampments

A contagious intestinal infection causing fever, nausea and vomiting is circulating in some Montreal encampments and shelters, according to regional public health.

Section: [Health](/montreal/section/life.md) · Entities: [Santé publique régionale](/montreal/wiki/sant-publique-r-gionale.md)

## Coverage

- [La Presse – Grand Montréal](https://www.lapresse.ca/actualites/grand-montreal/2026-11-13/itinerance-a-montreal/une-infection-contagieuse-circule-dans-des-campements-et-des-refuges.php?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=fil&utm_campaign=actualites&utm_content=grand-montreal), 2026-11-13 12:38 EST: Itinérance à Montréal | Une infection contagieuse circule dans des campements et des refuges
- [CTV News Montreal](https://www.ctvnews.ca/montreal/article/contagious-stomach-bug-cases-rise-among-montreals-homeless-population/), 2026-11-13 20:46 EST: Contagious stomach bug cases rise among Montreal’s homeless population

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