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SubscribeDead Birds Found In North London and Dorchester Test Positive for West Nile Virus
Two dead birds, one found in North London and the other found in Dorchester, have tested positive for West Nile Virus (WNV), which are the first birds to test WNV positive this year in the Middlesex-London area.
Mosquitoes Found in North London Trap Test Positive for West Nile Virus
Laboratory analysis of mosquitoes found in a trap located near Fanshawe Park Road and Adelaide Street has confirmed the insects were carrying the West Nile Virus.
Region's Second Heat Alert Extended as Hot Temperatures Continue to Linger
The sweltering heat that has held the Middlesex-London region in its grip since the start of the week isn’t expected to ease until the weekend, prompting the Health Unit to extend the current Heat Alert.
Health Unit Recommends Checking on Seniors and Neighbours as Heat Continues
With humidex values in the mid-40s today, London and Middlesex County will experience the hottest, most humid and stifling weather the region has had in seven years. As the community endures its third day under the current Heat Alert, the Middlesex-London Health Unit is asking residents to check in on seniors, neighbours and loved ones to make sure they can get relief from the sweltering heat.
Return of Hot Hazy Weather this Week Prompts Summer's Second Heat Alert
With the return of very hot, humid weather to the London and Middlesex County area, the Medical Officer of Health has issued the second Heat Alert of 2013.
Upcoming Workshop for Health Care Providers: Identifying Complexities and Solutions to Nurture…
Under the leadership of the Middlesex-London Health Unit, the Community Early Years Partnership and the Physician Champion Committee are pleased to offer a full day workshop entitled ‘Identifying Complexities and Solutions to Nurture Infant Mental Health.’ This workshop has been accredited for 5 Mainpro®-C credits and 1 Mainpro-M1 credits.
Lifting of Humidex Advisory Brings End to First Heat Alert of 2013
The Heat Alert issued by the Medical Officer of Health on Friday, June 21st has been terminated.
Hot Hazy and Humid Conditions Lead to First Heat Alert of the Year
The Medical Officer of Health has issued Middlesex-London’s first Heat Alert of 2013. The alert will come into effect on Sunday, June 23rd, and continue until into Tuesday, June 25th. It is expected that the forecasted humidex values will be in the low 40’s which is one of the Health Unit’s triggers for a Heat Alert.
Youth Use World No Tobacco Day to Call for Action for an End to
Youth from the Middlesex-London Health Unit’s One Life One You joined Health Minister Deb Matthews, Medical Officer of Health Dr. Chris Mackie and some 50 teens from eight other health units across southwestern Ontario to celebrate World No Tobacco Day at London’s Covent Garden Market this afternoon.
Health Minster to Join Youth in Marking World No-Tobacco Day
One Life One You, the Middlesex-London Health Unit’s youth group which educates teens about the dangers of tobacco use, will join the Minister of Health and Long-Term Care, Deb Matthews and youth groups from eight other southwestern Ontario health units on Friday, May 31st to celebrate World No Tobacco Day.