Tag: Middlesex-London Health Unit
Omicron likely cause of spike in COVID deaths in London area: top doctor
The London-area health unit reported one of the highest single-day death tolls of the pandemic Thursday, all of which are most likely related to the Omicron surge. The Middlesex-London Health Unit reported six new COVID-19 deaths, all of which occurred this week, acting medical officer of health Alex Summers said Thursday. Two of the deaths, […]
Six COVID-19 deaths recorded in London-area
The Middlesex London Health Unit recorded its second highest number of COVID-19 deaths in a single-day on Thursday.
Frigid temperatures prompt another cold weather alert
Below freezing temperatures combined with strong winds will make it feel like -20 C during the day Thursday and -24 C overnight in London and Middlesex County.
Earl Nichols vaccine clinic now accepting walk-ins
The Middlesex London Health Unit announced Thursday that it will no longer require appointments for first, second, and booster doses of vaccine at the clinic at Earl Nichols arena.
Sims: Mobile vaccine clinics ensuring no one is left behind
This is how public health makes every shot count.
Interim chief executive of Middlesex-London Health Unit bumped to permanent
The London-area public health unit has appointed Emily Williams its new chief executive, a role once held by medical officer of health Chris Mackie, who is on leave.
MLHU announces permanent CEO
The Middlesex-London Health Unit has officially appointed a permanent chief executive officer.
COVID-19 hospitalizations, staff infections down in London-area
The London Health Sciences Centre reported 161 COVID-19 hospitalizations and 311 staff infections on Wednesday, both down from the previous day.
Sims: Even as Omicron’s peak passes, vaccine push remains crucial
Has anyone else noticed this week, just as we are peaking with Omicron, public health is back to pleading with people to get their booster shots?
Four COVID-19 deaths recorded in London-area
There have now been more than a dozen COVID-19 related deaths in London and Middlesex County since the start of the year.