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News Release: Beach Water Test Results Available June 13

Posted Tuesday, June 12, 2018

Public Health Inspector taking beach water samples at Sand Point Beach

The Windsor-Essex County Health Unit has launched the 2018 beach water quality testing program at 9 local beaches.

News Release: Mosquito Trap Reveals 2 Aedes albopictus Species in the Area

Posted Tuesday, June 5, 2018

A blood-engorged female Aedes albopictus mosquito feeding on a human host

Two (2) adult Aedes albopictus mosquitoes have been identified in the month of May through an enhanced mosquito trap, a BG Sentinel 2 trap.

News Release: World No Tobacco Day is May 31, 2018

Posted Thursday, May 31, 2018

This World No Tobacco Day, the Windsor-Essex County Health Unit celebrates the passing of Federal Bill S5 which allows the Government of Canada to make new regulations requiring plain and standardized packaging (PSP) for tobacco products.

News Release: Working Toward Wellness Luncheon Series: Marijuana in the Workplace – Managing the Impact of Legalization.

Posted Monday, May 28, 2018

On Wednesday, June 13, 2018, the Windsor-Essex County Health Unit will host the ‘Working Toward Wellness Luncheon’ from 11a.m. to 2p.m. at the Ciociaro Club.

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