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SubscribeMiddlesex-London Health Unit Updates Community on Status of Legionella Outbreak
The local outbreak of Legionnaires’ Disease, declared by the Middlesex-London Health Unit in July, has slowed but is ongoing. Its source continues to elude investigators.
Heat Warning Issued For The Region
Environment and Climate Change Canada has issued a Heat Warning for London and Middlesex County starting today, Monday, August 26th, and continuing through Tuesday evening, August 27th. The heat is expected to subside on Wednesday, August 28th, with temperatures forecasted to drop to 28°C, bringing the heat warning to an end.
Middlesex-London Health Unit Continues Investigation Of Outbreak Of Legionnaires' Disease
Middlesex-London Health Unit is providing an update to the community on the ongoing outbreak of Legionnaires’ Disease.
Health Unit Confirms First Local Human Case Of West Nile Virus This Year
The Middlesex-London Health Unit is reporting the first locally-acquired human case of West Nile Virus (WNV) for 2024. Four mosquito traps in Middlesex-London have already tested positive for West Nile Virus this year. According to Public Health Ontario, there have been four human cases of WNV in Ontario in 2024 to date, as well as 67 WNV-positive mosquito pools.
Middlesex-London Health Unit Sampling Of Area Cooling Towers Finds Evidence Of Legionella Bacteria
Middlesex-London Health Unit is providing an update to the community on the ongoing outbreak of Legionnaires’ Disease following the holiday long weekend.
Middlesex-London Health Unit Updates Community on Status of Legionnaires' Outbreak
Middlesex-London Health Unit is providing an update to the community one week following the declaration of an outbreak of Legionnaires’ Disease.
Health Unit Identifies Tick With Anaplasma Phagocytophilum In East Middlesex
The Middlesex-London Health Unit reminds community members to protect themselves from ticks after a tick was identified with Anaplasma phagocytophilum bacteria this month – a first for the region.
Citi Plaza Dental Clinic Doubles Capacity With New Operatories
The Middlesex-London Health Unit is pleased to announce the completion of its newly expanded dental operatories at the Health Unit’s Citi Plaza location. This is a major milestone in addressing the significant waitlist of 455 seniors seeking services from the Ontario Seniors Dental Care Program (OSDCP), also ensuring that future appointments are scheduled within more reasonable timeframes.
West Nile Virus Detected In Three Local Mosquito Traps
The Middlesex-London Health Unit is reminding local residents to take steps to prevent mosquito bites, after three mosquito traps located in Middlesex County and the City of London tested positive for West Nile Virus. The traps are the first to be found with West Nile Virus-positive mosquitoes in 2024.
Environment and Climate Change Canada Issues Heat Warning
A heat event is expected to begin on Sunday, July 14 and may continue to Tuesday, July 16. Daytime maximum temperatures are expected to be 29 to 31 degrees Celsius with, feeling near 40 degrees Celsius with humidity. There will be little relief at night as minimum temperatures are expected to be near 20 degrees Celsius.