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As schools resume after the March Break and the growing rates of measles cases across the world, and here in Ontario, the Windsor-Essex County Health Unit (WECHU) is cautioning residents of this region to be aware of the the symptoms of Measles and to take certain measures if you suspect you or your child has measles.

There has been a significant increase of measles activity worldwide, with measles cases recently reported in Ontario.

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 Mehdi Aloosh, Medical Officer of Health, has rescinded a Boil Water Advisory issued on September 13, 2023 for waterline consumers serviced by the Wheatley Water Distribution System

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:

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.

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:

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.

The University of Windsor and Windsor-Essex County Health Unit (WECHU) are pleased to announce that three (3) new Canada Research Chairs focused on public health will be pursed by the University of Windsor, which will allow for the recruitment of leading public health experts to the Windsor-Essex region.

The Windsor-Essex County Health Unit has modified their masking and symptom screening policies, effective Monday, May 1, 2023.