The COVID-19 pandemic has made us face many challenges in our home, work, and social lives, and has pushed parents to take on new, overwhelming roles.
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News Release: Southwest Public Health Units Combine Efforts to Help Parents Curb Teen Alcohol and Drug Use
Published on Thursday, November 26
Published on Friday, November 20
Upon further investigation, there are now four (4) confirmed COVID-19 cases from the school. As a precaution, the entire school community is now being dismissed and asked to isolate for a period of 14-days or at the direction of the health unit.
Published on Thursday, November 19
COVID-related stigma can lead to harmful behaviours, such as bullying and cyberbullying. These actions have a negative impact on individuals, as well as hinder the ability to stop the spread of the virus.
Published on Thursday, November 19
The Windsor-Essex County Health Unit (WECHU) is declaring an outbreak of COVID-19 in a classroom at W J Langlois Catholic Elementary School in Windsor.
News Release: Local Workplaces Recognized for Supporting Health and Well-being of Employees During the Pandemic
Published on Wednesday, November 18
The annual Healthy Workplace Awards ceremony took place on Wednesday morning with local workplaces attending the virtual event
Published on Tuesday, November 17
The Windsor-Essex County Health Unit (WECHU) is declaring an outbreak of COVID-19 at Frank W. Begley Elementary school in Windsor.
Published on Monday, November 16
As we continue to progress through the COVID-19 pandemic, we have and will continue to experience fluctuations in the number of cases in our community.
Published on Wednesday, November 4
Dr. Wajid Ahmed, Medical Officer of Health, has rescinded the Influenza A outbreak declared November 3rd, in a long-term care home.
Published on Tuesday, November 3
The Windsor-Essex County Health Unit (WECHU) has reported the first confirmed case of Influenza A in Windsor and Essex County.
Published on Monday, November 2
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.