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SubscribeCOVID-19 Cases Linked to Downtown Bar Leads Health Unit to Declare Outbreak at Lost Love
For the second time this week, the Middlesex-London Health Unit has declared a COVID-19 outbreak linked to a downtown bar. Health Unit case investigators are following up with five individuals who tested positive for COVID-19 after being at Lost Love Social House, located at 153 Carling Street in downtown London, on the evening of Saturday, August 7th into the early morning hours of August 8th. The Health Unit has not determined whether any of these cases have been linked to other outbreaks.
COVID-19 Vaccination Expanded to All Those Born in 2009 or Earlier
In line with today’s announcement by Ontario’s Chief Medical Officer of Health, starting tomorrow morning at 8:00 a.m., the Middlesex-London Health Unit is extending COVID-19 vaccination eligibility to anyone born in 2009 or earlier.
West Nile Virus Identified in Local Mosquito Trap
As we head into the final weeks of summer, the Middlesex London Health Unit is reminding local residents to take steps to prevent bug bites, after mosquitoes from a trap located in Glencoe were tested positive for West Nile Virus. The trap in Glencoe is the first to be found with West Nile Virus-positive mosquitoes in 2021.
Health Unit Declares Outbreak at Delilah’s After 15 Patrons Test Positive
The Middlesex-London Health Unit has declared a COVID-19 outbreak at Delilah’s, located at 209 John Street in London, after 15 patrons who attended the restaurant have tested positive for COVID-19. The Health Unit was notified of three initial cases associated with the establishment on August 13th and received reports of 12 additional cases on August 14th. Health Unit case investigators have also determined that several of these cases attended a gathering together at a private residence during the time they also attended the restaurant while infectious.
COVID-19 Vaccination Only Available to Those Over the Age Of 12
As current guidance does not allow for vaccinating those under the age of 12, the Middlesex-London Health Unit will not be extending COVID-19 vaccination eligibility to anyone who has not yet had their 12th birthday.
Hot Temperatures and High Humidity on the Way, Prompting a One-Day Heat Alert
While weather conditions in London and Middlesex County have been very muggy this week, Environment Canada’s latest forecast is calling for temperatures to reach 31º Celsius and for Humidex values of 39 tomorrow, enough for the Middlesex-London Health Unit to issue a one-day Heat Alert. The Alert will come into effect Thursday, August 12th, as temperatures climb throughout the day and will remain in effect until Friday morning, as temperatures are expected to remain above 20º Celsius overnight.
Health Unit Offers Hepatitis A Immunization Clinics After Declaration of Outbreak Linked to Frozen…
With the federal government’s declaration of a hepatitis A outbreak associated with frozen mangoes, the Middlesex-London Health Unit (MLHU) announced today that it will offer free hepatitis A vaccination clinics Friday, August 6th and Saturday, August 7th. The clinics are open to those who consumed any of the recalled products in the last two weeks and will be held at the Health Unit’s Citi Plaza offices, located at 355 Wellington Street, Suite 110, between 10:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. both days.
Stay Safe this Civic Holiday Weekend
If you're spending quality time together this Civic Holiday Weekend, plan to spend that time outdoors! Even though gathering limits have increased, it is still not the time to gather indoors, even if you are fully vaccinated. Continue to keep physically distant from others (two metres) and follow public health guidance.
Abundance of Moderna Ready to be Delivered at COVID-19 Vaccination Clinics
The Middlesex-London Health Unit (MLHU) is reaching out to residents who have yet to receive a first or second dose of COVID-19 vaccine and asking that they consider choosing the Moderna vaccine. Since July 1st, the Health Unit has administered more than 81,000 doses of Moderna and received 24,256 doses of the vaccine in the same time frame. Because the number of vaccinations has declined over the last two weeks, the Health Unit and its partners currently have an excess of 21,300 doses of thawed Moderna vaccine in fridges that needs to be used by August 12th. This vaccine is above and beyond the doses already allocated to those with appointments to receive a second dose of Moderna. Vaccine that is removed from freezers and thawed must be used within 30 days.
Heat Alert in Effect for Today
The Middlesex-London Health Unit (MLHU) is reminding everyone who will be out enjoying the summer weather to take the necessary steps to reduce the risk of heat-related illness. With the current Environment Canada forecast calling for hot temperatures and high humidity, the Health Unit is issuing a one-day Heat Alert. The expected high of 31º Celsius today and a humidex reading expected to reach 35, meet the MLHU’s criteria for issuing the Alert. The Alert will only be in effect for today as overnight temperatures are expected to fall to 17º Celsius and showers are expected for Tuesday.