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SubscribeHealth 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.
High Humidy and Summer Heat Combine for Middlesex-London's Sixth Heat Alert
Environment Canada’s Humidex Advisory and a forecast calling for a high of 35º Celsius have prompted the Middlesex-London Health Unit to issue the sixth Extreme Heat Alert of the year.
Heat Alert Ends as Humidex Advisory Lifted
The Heat Alert issued by the Medical Officer of Health for Tuesday, July 17th has been terminated.
Anticipation of Summer's Hottest Day Leads to our Region's Fifth Heat Alert (July 16/12)
The hot, hazy and humid summer weather that has bathed the Middlesex-London area in sweltering temperatures is going to be turned up a notch tomorrow.
Extreme Heat Alert Extended Until Sunday
The hot, hazy and humid weather is going to linger in the Middlesex-London area for the next few days, prompting an extension to the region’s current heat alert.
This Week's Return of Hot, Hazy and Humid Weather Prompts Fourth Heat Alert
Another round of very hot, hazy and humid weather is on its way to the Middlesex-London region.
Public Advised Not To Play In Water Or Consume Fish From Pottersburg Creek
Water samples taken by the Ministry of the Environment from Pottersburg Creek in the Oxford Street and Industrial Road area have been found to contain a toxin found in blue-green algae that can pose a risk to wildlife and human health.