Tag: Southwestern Public Health
These St. Thomas streets are affected by ongoing boil-water advisory
An area of St. Thomas remained under a boil-water advisory on Friday after local public-health officials issued a warning that bacteria was present in samples. Southwestern Public Health â which covers Oxford and Elgin counties, including St. Thomas â issued the warning on Wednesday evening. It was affecting about 250 properties, said city engineer Kevin […]
Oxford group targets prevention in face of drug overdose increase
To raise awareness of what it calls an âalarming increase in drug overdoses globally,â a regional organization has prioritized key areas of focus as it looks to expand support for at-risk people living in Oxford County. The Oxford Mental Health and Addictions Action Coalition â founded in 2022 and comprising members from several community organizations […]
First human case of West Nile confirmed in London region
Public health officials have detected the first human case of West Nile virus in the London area this year.
West Nile Virus present in Elgin County: Health unit
A week after Middlesex-London Health Unit confirmed several mosquitoes had tested positive for West Nile Virus in the London area, a neighbouring health unit says a bloodsucker was confirmed to carry the illness. Southwestern Public Health â the health unit for Oxford and Elgin counties including St. Thomas and Woodstock â has traps set up […]