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News Release: WECHU Reports First Confirmed Human Case of West Nile Virus in 2024

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The Windsor-Essex County Health Unit (WECHU) has reported its first human case of West Nile virus (WNV) this year in an adult resident.


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News Release: Update on Blue-Green Algae Bloom in Windsor and Essex County

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Update on Blue-Green Algae Bloom in Windsor and Essex County


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News Release: Results Received for Blue-Green Algae Bloom in Windsor and Essex County

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Results Received for Blue-Green Algae Bloom in Windsor and Essex County


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News Release: Update to Precautionary Notice of Blue-Green Algae Bloom in Windsor and Essex County

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Update to Precautionary Notice of Blue-Green Algae Bloom in Windsor and Essex County


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News Release: Potassium Iodide (KI) Pill Distribution to Start in the Town of Amherstburg

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If you live in the Town of Amherstburg and had previously obtained KI pills, they are nearing their expiration date.


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News Release: Precautionary Notice of Blue-Green Algae Bloom

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The Windsor-Essex County Health Unit (WECHU) is issuing a precautionary notice to residents based on visual confirmation of a blue-green algae bloom on Lake St. Clair in the area near Stoney Point.


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News Release: Residents are reminded to stay safe and prevent possible rabies exposures.

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With summer upon us and residents enjoying the warmer season, Dr. Mehdi Aloosh, the region’s Medical Officer of Health, reminds residents to avoid contact with unfamiliar domestic animals and any wildlife.


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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.


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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.


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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.