Tag: Middlesex-London Health Unit
Global issue, local fallout: New report outlines impact of climate change
The number of annual “heat days” in Oxford and Elgin counties â when temperatures exceed 32 C â could increase from the current single-digit level to more than 50 in the 2080s, a new report says. Southwestern Public Health â the health unit for Oxford and Elgin counties including St. Thomas and Woodstock â worked […]
West Nile virus detected in local mosquitoes: Health unit
Health officials are warning the public to guard against mosquito bites after insects in three London-area traps tested positive for West Nile virus.
Drug diversion sparks return of panel reviewing London’s ‘safe supply’ programs
The news that London police are seizing more opioids prescribed through safe supply programs has raised questions about who’s running the programs and what diversion safeguards are in place.
Temporary overdose prevention sites eyed in Oxford, Elgin
With approval of supervised drug use sites paused by the provincial government, an area health unitâs top doctor is exploring alternative options to address an increase in opioid-related deaths since the COVID-19 pandemic.
Heat alert! Days-long heat wave with highs hitting 34 C on the way
Article content The London region is in for several days of hot, sticky weather next week with daytime highs of 33 C or higher. The
‘Earlier than ever’: London region records season’s first Lyme disease case
Article content London-area public health officials have detected the first case of Lyme disease of the year. An adult who lives in Middlesex County has
London Food Bank to share $2.8M with agencies struggling to meet demand
The city’s food bank is spending an extra $2.8 million during the next three years to help other agencies survive the increasing demands for food from Londoners.
Ticks, and plenty of them, after mild winter: Experts
An uptick in ticks across Southwestern Ontario could signal trouble from the disease-spreading parasites following a warm winter, public-health authorities warn. Southwestern Public Health, which serves Oxford and Elgin counties and St. Thomas, is reminding people to be vigilant after seeing increased numbers of the bloodsuckers early this year. “Usually, we start seeing tick submissions […]
Officials detail five-day measles scare in London, possible exposure spots
London public health officials are warning the public about exposure to a local case of measles, amid heightened alert about the vaccine-preventable disease. The Middlesex-London Health Unit announced Sunday afternoon Londoners may have been exposed to the highly contagious virus between March 3 and March 8 after an adult came down with a confirmed […]
Q+A: What you need to know about measles as March break begins
With measles cases on the rise in Ontario, Quebec and Europe, public health officials are urging parents to ensure children are vaccinated against the disease