News Releases
News Release: Pfizer-BioNTech Vaccine Supply Increases and Walk-ins Accepted across the Region
Published on Wednesday, January 26, 2022
On December 18, 2021, the Ontario Ministry of Health put in place recommendations to preserve the limited availability of the Pfizer-BioNTech (Comirnaty) vaccine to only those who were identified for a preferential dose of the vaccine (i.e., those between 12-29 years of age).
News Release: Health Unit Institutes Employee Vaccination Policy
Published on Friday, August 27, 2021
Joining other local leaders like the University, College, City of Windsor, and County of Essex, the Windsor-Essex County Health Unit has implemented a vaccination policy for its staff to ensure workforce availability and protect clients amidst the pandemic’s fourth wave.
News Release: Windsor-Essex County Health Unit Encourages Residents to Test Their Home For Radon
Published on Monday, November 02, 2020
The Windsor-Essex County Health Unit (WECHU) is encouraging residents to test their homes for radon gas this Fall and Winter. Radon is the leading cause of lung cancer in non-smokers and is linked to 16% of lung cancer deaths in Canada. Through our three-year study, we have found that approximately 11% of homes in Windsor and Essex County have unsafe levels.