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Southwestern Public Health issues heat warning August 24 - August 26

August 24, 2021 at 1:30 PM

Southwestern Public Health issues extreme heat alerts when Environment Canada forecasts temperatures that are expected to be at least 31°C and overnight temperatures are at or above 20°C for two days, or the Humidex is forecasted to be at least 40°C for two days.

Environment Canada is forecasting warm temperatures throughout the Southwestern Public Health region to continue through Wednesday, August 25th...

Southwestern Public Health was alerted to a dog biting incident and is asking for support in identifying and contacting the owner of the dog involved.

The incident occurred on Friday, August 20, 2021, at approximately 12:30 p.m. at Dutton Farm and Auto Shop (277 Currie Road, Dutton).

The dog was described as a large breed with brindle colouring, possibly a Pyrenean Mastiff. The owner was at the mechanic shop for a tire repair while the dog was in the vehicle. When the mechanic entered the car for...

Following the administration of 94,000 doses at the site, the large space is no longer needed

Six months after it opened, the COVID-19 Mass Immunization Clinic in St. Thomas will be scaled back in size and moved to the health unit’s 1230 Talbot Street location. The Memorial Arena location will administer its final vaccine on the afternoon of Friday September 10 and the 1230 Talbot Street location will open the morning of Monday September 13.

Since its March launch, more than 94,000 doses of vaccine...

With the school year approaching and the Delta variant spreading quickly; the Health Unit wants to maximize protection

Following direction from Ontario’s Chief Medical Officer of Health, Southwestern Public Health has expanded access to COVID-19 vaccines by inviting all children who turn 12 in 2021 for the COVID-19 vaccine. This opportunity is for anyone born in 2009, even if they have not yet celebrated their twelfth birthday. This change is effective immediately.

“As much as we are enjoying...

Southwestern Publi­c Health issues extreme heat alerts when Environment Canada forecasts temperatures that are expected to be at least 31°C and overnight temperatures are at or above 20°C for two days, or the Humidex is forecasted to be at least 40°C for two days.

Environment Canada is forecasting warm temperatures throughout the SWPH region beginning this afternoon and is forecast to end in the evening on Friday August 13.

Overnight temperatures above 20°C are expected for the next 3 nights.

During...

On August 1 2021, an individual in Oxford County tested positive for COVID-19. Southwestern Public Health has identified an additional 8 cases linked to similar exposures.

The individual visited several businesses during the time frame that they were infectious. As such, out of an abundance of caution and in an effort to stop further transmissions, Southwestern Public Health is asking anyone who visited the following places to get tested, even if they have not shown symptoms or are fully or partially...