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Health Unit Reports Summer's First Case of West Nile Virus
Late this afternoon, the Middlesex-London Health Unit received a report from Public Health Ontario’s Toronto Laboratory of a probable human case of West Nile Virus (WNV) infection. The results of further tests are pending before the case can be confirmed as West Nile Virus. If confirmed, this would be the first local human case of West Nile Virus in 2015.
Mosquitoes Found in South London Trap Test Positive for West Nile Virus
Analysis of mosquitoes found in a trap located in the Westminster Ponds area has found the insects were carrying West Nile Virus. The Middlesex-London Health Unit’s contractor, Québec-based Groupe de Gestion Environnement (GDG Environmental), advised Health Unit staff of the positive test today. Although the Health Unit has already reported the presence of West Nile Virus in two dead crows this summer, the mosquitoes from the trap near Wellington and Southdale Roads are the first to test positive for the disease.
Health Unit Invites Strathroy Area Families to a Smoke-Free Movie Night
The Middlesex-London Health Unit and the Municipality of Strathroy-Caradoc are encouraging families to come to their free Smoke-Free Movie Night in Strathroy this Friday night. It’s the fourth year the Health Unit has hosted this great family event and the first time it’s coming to Strathroy-Caradoc. The free outdoor screening of DreamWorks’ 2015 hit animated film Home will be held at the Fair Grounds Recreation Complex. Games, activities, face painting and more get underway at 5:00 p.m., while the film begins at dusk.
Quit Smoking Workshop
Are you ready to quit smoking? The Middlesex-London Health Unit is hosting a workshop in London to help you quit. Eligible participants will receive free nicotine replacement therapy and educational material to encourage participants to improve their overall health and well-being. To see if you’re eligible, please call 519-663-5317 ext. 4357.
Repair Work to Be Conducted On Parkhill Water Reservoir Next Week
London, ON – The Parkhill Reservoir, part of the water distribution system for the Municipality of North Middlesex serving Parkhill, West Williams, Adelaide-Metcalfe and a portion of Thedford in the Municipality of Lambton Shores, will undergo maintenance and repair work, starting Monday, August 17.
World Hepatitis Day
World Hepatitis Day (Hashtag: #WorldHepatitisDay) is Tuesday, July 28, 2015, which is 1 of only 4 official disease-specific world health days. The World Hepatitis Alliance and the World Health Organization are increasing awareness of viral hepatitis B and C through their campaign #PreventHepatitis.
Dead Crow Found In Middlesex County Tests Positive for West Nile Virus
London, ON – A dead crow found in Ailsa Craig has tested positive for West Nile Virus, which is the second positive crow this year and the first in Middlesex County. Last week a bird found in London near Oxford and Wonderland tested positive for West Nile Virus.
Cooler Temperatures Bring End to First Heat Alert of 2015
London, ON – The Heat Alert issued by the Middlesex-London Health Unit on Saturday, July 18th has been terminated. Current outdoor temperatures and those forecast by Environment Canada are below the threshold used by the Health Unit to issue a Heat Alert.
Weekend Forecast Leads to Middlesex-London’s First Heat Alert of 2015
London, ON – Environment Canada’s forecast calling for high humidex values to reach 40 has prompted the Middlesex-London Health Unit to issue the summer’s first Heat Alert for the Middlesex-London Region. The alert will come into effect on Saturday, July 18, and continue until Sunday, July 19.