News Releases
News Release: Back from March Break? Be on the lookout for measles symptoms, health unit warns.
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As schools resume after the March Break and the growing rates of measles cases across the world, and here in Ontario, the Windsor-Essex County Health Unit (WECHU) is cautioning residents of this region to be aware of the the symptoms of Measles and to take certain measures if you suspect you or your child has measles.
News Release: Boil Water Advisory For Wheatley Water Distribution System Has Been Rescinded
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Dr. Mehdi Aloosh, Medical Officer of Health, has rescinded a Boil Water Advisory issued on September 13, 2023 for waterline consumers serviced by the Wheatley Water Distribution System
News Release: Boil Water Advisory Issued for All Consumers of the Wheatley Water Distribution System
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Dr. Mehdi Aloosh, Medical Officer of Health, Windsor-Essex County Health Unit has issued a Boil Water Advisory for waterline system consumers serviced by the Wheatley Water Distribution System, specifically:
News Release: Precautionary Boil Water Advisory For Town of Kingsville Has Been Rescinded
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The Windsor-Essex County Health Unit advises users that consecutive water samples have been taken and meet drinking water quality standards. Our staff will continue to work closely with Union Water Supply System and will ensure consumers are notified of any water quality changes.
News Release: Precautionary Boil Water Advisory Issued For Town of Kingsville
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Dr. Mehdi Aloosh, Medical Officer of Health, has issued a Precautionary Boil Water Advisory for the Town of Kingsville, specifically for the identified area below:
News Release: Windsor-Essex County Health Unit Issues Extended Heat Warning
Published on Wednesday, July 26, 2023
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 from July 26, 2023 to July 28,2023 for Windsor and Essex County.
News Release: West Nile Virus Positive Mosquito Pool Found
Published on Monday, July 24, 2023
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: Seven Local Schools Recognized for their Participation in the OPHEA Healthy Schools Certification
Published on Wednesday, June 28, 2023
The Windsor-Essex County Health Unit is celebrating seven local schools on their participation in the Ontario Physical and Health Education Association (OPHEA) Healthy Schools Certification.
News Release: Windsor-Essex County Health Unit Starting Active Tick Surveillance
Published on Friday, June 02, 2023
The Windsor-Essex County Health Unit (WECHU) launched their active tick surveillance program on Friday, June 2, 2023.
News Release: Beach Water Testing to Start June 12, 2023
Published on Monday, May 29, 2023
The Windsor-Essex County Health Unit will be starting beach water quality testing program at 8 local beaches on June 12th, 2023. The beach water samples will be taken by Public Health Inspectors from Sandpoint Beach, Lakeshore Lakeview Park West Beach, Point Pelee North West Beach, Seacliff Park Beach, Cedar Island Beach, Cedar Beach, Colchester Beach, and Holiday Beach.