News Release: Potential Hepatitis A Exposure Notice
The Windsor-Essex County Health Unit (WECHU) is issuing a public notice about a potential exposure to Hepatitis A.
News Releases
News Release: Progress on Student Immunization Record Updates
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As of Friday, March 20, 99.7% of all elementary students in Windsor and Essex County (WEC) are up to date with the Immunization of School Pupils Act (ISPA) requirements.
News Release: WECOSS Releases New 2026 - 2030 Action Plan Following Urgent Overdose Concerns
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Friday, March 13, 2026 |10:00 a.m. | Windsor-Essex County
News Release: Celebrating Success: Over 98% of Elementary Students Have Updated Immunization Records in Windsor and Essex County
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In the fall of 2025, immunization records of all elementary students in Windsor and Essex County (WEC) were reviewed (46,163 records). Today, 98.7% of these students are up to date with the Immunization of School Pupils Act (ISPA) requirements.
News Release: WECOSS Partners Attend Urgent Meeting in Response to Rising Overdoses in Windsor-Essex
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This afternoon, local partners with the Windsor Essex Community Opioid and Substance Strategy (WECOSS) met urgently to respond to a recent rise in opioid overdoses in Windsor and Essex County. Similar increases have been seen in similar communities across the province and in nearby communities like Chatham.
News Release: Health Unit Invites Students to Balance their Screen Use and Join the Connected, Not Controlled Challenge
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Students in Grades 6 to 12 are invited to learn how digital technology affects their well-being and how to use screens and technology in a balanced way.
News Release: Prevent Illness when Traveling this March Break
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Friday, February 27, 2026 | 9:00 a.m. | Windsor and Essex County
News Release: New Strategic Plan Outlines WECHU’s Vision for 2026-2030
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Wednesday, February 4, 2026 | 10:00 a.m. | Windsor and Essex County
News Release: Why Not Try a Dry(er) February?
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Alcohol use is common in our society. Many people see it as a way to relax or connect with friends, or a common feature of social events. But we know that alcohol can harm our health and lead to serious problems like cancer, heart disease, liver disease, and addiction.
News Release: Efforts Underway to Support Elementary and Secondary Students in Windsor-Essex County to Meet Immunization Requirements
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The Windsor-Essex County Health Unit (WECHU) is encouraged by strong immunization compliance across the region, with over 93.1% of students in Windsor and Essex County currently meeting Ontario’s school immunization requirements under the Immunization of School Pupils Act (ISPA) R.S.O.1990 (ISPA).
News Release: Cold Weather Warning Extended for Windsor-Essex County
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Based on Environment and Climate Change Canada’s forecast, Dr. Mehdi Aloosh, Windsor-Essex County Health Unit’s Medical Officer of Health is extending the Cold Warning for Saturday, January 24, 2026.
News Release: Windsor-Essex County Health Unit Issues Extended Heat Warning
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 starting on Saturday August 9, 2025.
News Release: Windsor-Essex County Health Unit Issues Heat Warning
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, July 28 and Tuesday, July 29 for Windsor and Essex County.
News Release: Results Received for Blue-Green Algae Bloom in Windsor and Essex County
The WECHU has received notice that the blue-green algae bloom testing from Lake St. Clair, noted in our news release on July 18, 2025, has come back with results that are within range to be deemed safe.
News Release: Precautionary Notice of Blue-Green Algae Bloom
The Windsor-Essex County Health Unit (WECHU) is issuing a precautionary notice to residents based on initial laboratory results of a blue-green algae bloom in the Ruscom River in the area of Trepanier Road and Lakeshore Road 129.
News Release: Windsor-Essex County Health Unit Ends Extended Heat Warning
Based on information from Environment and Climate Change Canada, Dr. Mehdi Aloosh, Windsor-Essex County Health Unit’s Medical Officer of Health has ended the Extended Heat Warning.
News Release: Windsor-Essex County Health Unit Issues Extended Heat Warning
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 Friday, July 11 until Wednesday, July 16 for Windsor and Essex County.
News Release: Windsor-Essex County Health Unit Issues Heat Warning
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 Saturday, July 5 until Sunday, July 6 for Windsor and Essex County.
News Release: Windsor-Essex County Health Unit Issues Extended Heat Warning
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 Friday, June 27 until Monday, June 30 for Windsor and Essex County.
News Release: Windsor-Essex County Health Unit Issues Heat Warning
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 Saturday, June 21 until Wednesday, June 25 for Windsor and Essex County.