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SubscribeWest Nile Virus Protection Still Key As Second Probable Human Case Detected
With the Labour Day weekend just days away, the thoughts of many have turned to making the most of summer’s last long weekend and the impending return to school.
First Probable Human Case of West Nile Virus in Middlesex-London
The Middlesex-London Health Unit is reporting the City of London�s first probable human case of West Nile Virus (WNV) for the summer of 2012.
More West Nile Virus-Positive Mosquitoes Found in London and Middlesex County
Evidence is showing that West Nile Virus activity in London and Middlesex County is becoming more widespread.
Human-Powered Transportation Should be Preferred Way of Getting Around
Encouraging Londoners to leave the car, minivan or SUV at home in favour of getting around under their own power is the main point of a new report entitled HEALTHY CITY / Active London.
Health Unit Reports Increase in Number of Invasive Group A Strep Infections
The Middlesex-London Health Unit has noted an increase in the number of reported local cases of invasive Group A Streptococcal (GAS) infection in 2012.
Forecast Prompts Year’s Seventh Heat Alert for Middlesex-London
Environment Canada’s Humidex Advisory and a forecast calling for a high of 32º Celsius have prompted the Middlesex-London Health Unit to issue its seventh Extreme Heat Alert for Saturday, August 4
Health Unit Advises How to Prevent the Spread of Legionella Bacteria
The Middlesex-London Health Unit is advising property managers of apartment complexes, community centres, institutional buildings, etc. of an increase in the number of Legionella related illnesses in Ontario over the summer months, and how to prevent the transmission of Legionella bacteria.
Five Tobacco Retailers Penalized for Repeated Tobacco Sales to Youth
The Middlesex-London Health Unit has issued Automatic Prohibition notices to five local tobacco retailers convicted at least twice of selling tobacco products to persons under the age of 19 within the last five years.
Health Unit Lifts Latest Heat Alert
The Heat Alert issued by the Medical Officer of Health on Monday, July 23rd has been terminated.
West Nile Virus Found in Local Mosquito Pool and Three Dead Birds
A mosquito trap and three dead birds found in London have tested positive for West Nile Virus.