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News Release: First Human Case of West Nile Virus Confirmed

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The Windsor-Essex County Health Unit (WECHU) has reported its first human case of West Nile virus (WNV) in an adult resident in 2023.


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News Release: Boil Water Advisory For Wheatley Water Distribution System Has Been Rescinded

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Dr. Mehdi Aloosh, Medical Officer of Health, has rescinded a Boil Water Advisory issued on September 13, 2023 for waterline consumers serviced by the Wheatley Water Distribution System


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News Release: Boil Water Advisory Continues for All Consumers of the Wheatley Water Distribution System

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Dr. Mehdi Aloosh, Medical Officer of Health for the Windsor-Essex County Health Unit, reminds consumers that the Boil Water Advisory issued on September 13, 2023, continues.


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News Release: Boil Water Advisory Issued for All Consumers of the Wheatley Water Distribution System

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Dr. Mehdi Aloosh, Medical Officer of Health, Windsor-Essex County Health Unit has issued a Boil Water Advisory for waterline system consumers serviced by the Wheatley Water Distribution System, specifically:


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News Release: Precautionary Boil Water Advisory For Town of Kingsville Has Been Rescinded

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The Windsor-Essex County Health Unit advises users that consecutive water samples have been taken and meet drinking water quality standards. Our staff will continue to work closely with Union Water Supply System and will ensure consumers are notified of any water quality changes.


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News Release: Precautionary Boil Water Advisory Issued For Town of Kingsville

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Dr. Mehdi Aloosh, Medical Officer of Health, has issued a Precautionary Boil Water Advisory for the Town of Kingsville, specifically for the identified area below:


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News Release: Windsor-Essex County Health Unit Issues Extended Heat Warning

Published on Wednesday, July 26, 2023

Based on information from Environment and Climate Change Canada, Dr. Mehdi Aloosh, Windsor-Essex County Health Unit’s Medical Officer of Health has issued an Extended Heat Warning from July 26, 2023 to July 28,2023 for Windsor and Essex County.


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News Release: West Nile Virus Positive Mosquito Pool Found

Published on Monday, July 24, 2023

Routine monitoring for West Nile Virus (WNV) has identified one positive mosquito pool in our community. This is the first sign of WNV in Windsor and Essex County (WEC) this year.


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News Release: Seven Local Schools Recognized for their Participation in the OPHEA Healthy Schools Certification

Published on Wednesday, June 28, 2023

The Windsor-Essex County Health Unit is celebrating seven local schools on their participation in the Ontario Physical and Health Education Association (OPHEA) Healthy Schools Certification.


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News Release: Beach Water Test Results Available

Published on Wednesday, June 14, 2023

The Windsor-Essex County Health Unit has launched the 2023 beach water quality testing program at 8 local beaches.