As announced on Friday, children 5 to 11 years of age are now eligible to receive the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 (Comirnaty) vaccine in Canada. Locally, appointment slots at the Devonshire Mall mass vaccination clinic are now available with the first appointments taking place this Thursday morning.
The Windsor-Essex County Health Unit (WECHU) is once again encouraging residents to test their homes for radon gas this Fall and Winter.
This morning, the WECHU posted an amended letter to their website which provides a 3 month grace period regarding vaccination requirements for those turning 12 years old.
As of 9 a.m. Thursday, November 4, prioritized groups will be eligible to book their third dose of an mRNA COVID-19 vaccine in Windsor and Essex County.
The Windsor-Essex County Board of Health is looking for one (1) community member with financial expertise to serve as part of the Windsor-Essex County Board of Health (WECHU) Audit Committee for a term of no more then 3 years.
With Halloween season upon us, it is important to celebrate safely by remaining vigilant and following public health measures to limit the spread of COVID-19.
Once again, flu season is upon us and the Windsor-Essex County Health Unit (WECHU) urges everyone over the age of 6-months to get vaccinated to protect against the flu.
With the enhanced vaccine certificate program in effect across Ontario, a number of Windsor-Essex residents need support to obtain their proof of vaccination.
Based on information from Environment Canada, Dr. Shanker Nesathurai, Windsor-Essex County Health Unit’s Acting Medical Officer of Health has issued a Special Weather Statement for May 20, 2022.
COVID-related stigma can lead to harmful behaviours, such as bullying and cyberbullying. These actions have a negative impact on individuals, as well as hinder the ability to stop the spread of the virus.