News Releases

News Release: HEALTHY COMMUNITIES, INFORMED CHOICES: WECHU Equips Voters and Candidates with Local Election Health Priorities

Published on Friday, October 02, 2026

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 
October 2, 2026  | 4:30 p.m. | Windsor-Essex County

As election signs continue to appear across Windsor-Essex, the Windsor-Essex County Health Unit (WECHU) is reminding voters and candidates that some of the most important health decisions in our communities start at the municipal level. From housing affordability and emergency preparedness to mental health supports and community safety, local leadership has a direct impact on community well-being.

Windsor-Essex County Health Unit Issues Heat Warning

Published on Thursday, September 03, 2026

Based on information from Environment and Climate Change Canada, Dr. Mehdi Aloosh, Windsor-Essex County Health Unit’s Medical Officer of Health has issued a Heat Warning for Thursday, September 3, 2026.

Windsor-Essex County Health Unit Issues Heat Warning

Published on Monday, August 31, 2026

Based on information from Environment and Climate Change Canada, Dr. Mehdi Aloosh, Windsor-Essex County Health Unit’s Medical Officer of Health has issued a Heat Warning for Monday, August 31 until Wednesday, September 2, 2026.

News Release: Windsor-Essex Sees Significant Increase in Cyclosporiasis Cases Linked to Travel to Michigan

Published on Friday, July 31, 2026

The Windsor-Essex County Health Unit (WECHU) is advising residents to take precautions when travelling to Michigan following a significant increase in cases of cyclosporiasis reported locally and throughout the State of Michigan.

News Release: Dead Crow Tests Positive for West Nile Virus in Windsor-Essex County

Published on Wednesday, July 29, 2026

The Windsor-Essex County Health Unit (WECHU) has been notified that a dead crow found in the City of Windsor tested positive for West Nile virus (WNV). This follows the recent detection of a second WNV-positive mosquito pool in Windsor and Essex.

News Release: Boil Water Advisory For Town of Kingsville Has Been Rescinded

Published on Tuesday, July 28, 2026

Dr. Mehdi Aloosh, Medical Officer of Health, has rescinded a Boil Water Advisory for the Town of Kingsville serviced by Union Water Supply.

News Release: Household food insecurity rising across Southwestern Ontario: Public health units call for action

Published on Monday, July 27, 2026

Dr. Mehdi Aloosh, Medical Officer of Health, has issued a Boil Water Advisory for Town of Kingsville serviced by Union Water Supply specifically

News Release: Boil Water Advisory Issued for Town of Kingsville (Map update)

Published on Sunday, July 26, 2026

Dr. Mehdi Aloosh, Medical Officer of Health, has issued a Boil Water Advisory for Town of Kingsville serviced by Union Water Supply specifically

News Release: West Nile Virus Positive Mosquito Pool Found

Published on Wednesday, July 22, 2026

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.

Windsor-Essex County Health Unit Issues Extended Heat Warning

Published on Monday, July 13, 2026

Based on information from Environment and Climate Change Canada, Dr. Mehdi Aloosh, Windsor-Essex County Health Unit's Medical Officer of Health, has issued an Extended Heat Warning for Windsor and Essex County starting on Monday, July 13. The heat event will likely continue until Thursday, July 16.