News Release

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:  

Wednesday, February 4, 2026 | 10:00 a.m. | Windsor and Essex County

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.

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).

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.

Based on Environment and Climate Change Canada’s forecast, Dr. Mehdi Aloosh, Windsor-Essex County Health Unit’s Medical Officer of Health has issued a Cold Warning for Friday, January 23, 2026.

The Windsor-Essex County Health Unit (WECHU) is reminding residents to use caution when consuming, purchasing, and storing cannabis edibles.

Windsor Essex County (WEC) continues to experience significantly high influenza (flu) activity following the holidays.

Early indications are calling for an elevated risk of flu activity this season relative to previous years. The cause of this is a new strain referred to as H3N2, a type of Influenza A known to cause more severe illness in young children, older adults, and individuals with underlying health conditions.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 
Tuesday, November 18, 2025 | 10:00 a.m. | Windsor and Essex County 

With respiratory illness season upon us, the Windsor-Essex County Health Unit (WECHU) is reminding residents to protect themselves and stay healthy this fall.