News Releases
News Release: The WECHU celebrates 15 local schools for achieving Healthy Schools Certifications.
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The Windsor-Essex County Health Unit (WECHU) is excited to celebrate fifteen local schools for achieving National Healthy Schools Certification.
News Release: West Nile Virus Positive Mosquito Pool Found
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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.
News Release: Beach Water Test Results Available
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The Windsor-Essex County Health Unit has launched the 2024 beach water quality testing program at 8 local beaches.
News Release: Boil Water Advisory Issued for All Consumers of the Wheatley Water Distribution System Has Been Rescinded
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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:
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:
News Release: Health Unit Announces Winners of the Break the Vape Challenge
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In an effort to combat the rising trend of vaping among youth, the Windsor-Essex County Health Unit (WECHU) launched the Break the Vape Challenge (PSA) video contest.
News Release: The Windsor-Essex County Health Unit (WECHU) Issues Notice for Possible Meningitis Exposure
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The Windsor-Essex County Health Unit (WECHU) is investigating a local case of meningitis in a person under 18 years old. The aim of this media release is to assist individuals who may have been exposed to meningitis in recognizing early symptoms and obtaining preventative treatment.
News Release: Health Unit Encourages the Public to Vote for their Favourite Break the Vape Challenge Video
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The Windsor-Essex County Health Unit has worked with a panel of youth judges to complete three rounds of youth voting, narrowing down the almost 100 Break the Vape PSA video submissions.
News Release: Health Unit Provides Safety Tips for the Upcoming Solar Eclipse
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On April 8, 2024, there will be a solar eclipse where the Moon will move between the Sun and the Earth.
News Release: Back from March Break? Be on the lookout for measles symptoms, health unit warns.
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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.