Tag: Public Health Ontario
Officials: Northern Michigan ‘just as vulnerable’ to measles outbreak
One measles case has been confirmed in Michigan already, but officials in northern Michigan say low vaccination rates in some counties are causing real concern for a potential outbreak.
Number of measles cases in London-area health unit nears 200
The top doctor of a health office at the epicentre of Ontario’s measles outbreak continues to urge vaccination as the best defence
Grey County council hears no new measles cases since fall
A round-up of Grey County council news including homelessness successes but longer county housing wait-lists
Springtime means residents on private water systems should test
Grey Bruce Public Health is reminding residents on private water systems to test their drinking water this spring. Snowmelt and spring runoff are expected with milder temperatures and rain in the forecast. Public Health Ontario operates a complimentary well water testing program. Local residents on private systems can take advantage of this program by picking […]
Measles lands in Middlesex-London as first case of 2025 reported
A surge of measles cases on London’s doorstep has led to the first case of the highly infectious disease in Middlesex-London. The case reported Monday by the Middlesex-London Health Unit comes after several reports of measles exposure in London and Strathroy since late January. “The individual was likely exposed while visiting a neighbouring jurisdiction,” the […]