News Release: First Human Case of West Nile Virus Confirmed
A Windsor-Essex County (WEC) resident has tested positive for West Nile virus (WNV).
Ashleigh Atkinson
News Release: Nicole Dupuis Stepping Down as CEO of WECHU
After more than a year leading the Windsor-Essex County Health Unit (WECHU) through the continued COVID-19 pandemic, Chief Executive Officer Nicole Dupuis has announced her resignation for personal and family reasons.
News Release: International Overdose Awareness Day in Windsor and Essex County
August 31st is International Overdose Awareness Day, where we remember the lives lost due to an opioid overdose and take collective action to end stigma by creating a more inclusive environment for people who use substances.
News Release: Health Unit Issues Suspension Orders to Secondary Students
Public health units are to maintain and review vaccine records for every student attending school in their region and those not up-to-date can be suspended from school for up to 20 days.
News Release: West Nile Virus Positive Mosquito Pool Found
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: Windsor-Essex County Health Unit issues Special Weather Statement
Based on information from Environment Canada, the Windsor-Essex County Health Unit has issued a Special Weather Statement for Wednesday August 3, 2022.
Windsor-Essex County Health Unit By-Laws
View the Windsor-Essex County Health Unit Board of Health By-Laws, updated June 2024
Mental Health & Wellness
Many of us have had a hard time dealing over the past few years with all of the changes related to the pandemic. Emotions may have built-up, and at times, student’s mental health has suffered. Schools can also be a stressful time for some students.
Additional COVID-19 Protocols
To help prevent the spread of respiratory illness like COVID-19, use measures to reduce the spread of illness and stay home when you are sick.
Mask Use
Masks help prevent the spread of germs by shielding the release of respiratory droplets from the wearer’s mouth and nose. It also helps by providing a barrier for the wearer. If you’re looking for resources to support mask use, please see the below resources: