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SWPH Confirms Probable Case of COVID-19 in St. Thomas Community Christian School Community

Posted on Monday, September 28, 2020 12:10 PM

Southwestern Public Health has been notified that a member of the St. Thomas Community Christian School community in St. Thomas, Ontario is a probable case of COVID-19.

Following notification, public health staff immediately initiated a case investigation to identify the source of transmission and the individual’s close contacts. The broader school community was informed of the positive case by email from school principal Jason Schouten and provided with instructions about next steps. Close contacts...

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Southwestern Public Health Medical Officer of Health Asks That Only Symptomatic Residents Get Tested

Posted on Wednesday, September 23, 2020 09:56 AM

High demand for testing leads to long wait times and stress on local health care resources

Dr. Joyce Lock, Medical Officer of Health, has issued a statement for the residents of Oxford County, Elgin County, and the City of St. Thomas.

“We ask that residents book appointments for testing only if they have a symptom (s) of COVID19, or if they have been instructed by public health or a health care provider to get tested. The return to school and the recent increase in cases across the region has led...

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Blue-green algae found in Wildwood Reservoir

Posted on Tuesday, August 25, 2020 10:50 AM

Wildwood Reservoir posted as unsafe for swimming

Huron Perth Public Health and Southwestern Public Health are advising people that a bloom of blue-green algae has been detected in Wildwood Reservoir at Wildwood Conservation Area, which is near St. Marys. Blue-green algae can produce toxins which may be harmful to health through direct contact or consumption.

The Health Units advise that the Wildwood Reservoir is unsafe for swimming. Until further notice, residents and visitors should take the following...

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SWPH issues letter of instruction to mandate face coverings in enclosed public spaces

Posted on Thursday, July 30, 2020 10:31 AM

Businesses in Oxford County, Elgin County and City of St. Thomas to require face coverings

Southwestern Public Health has issued a letter of instruction for all businesses in Oxford County, Elgin County and the City of St. Thomas to mandate face coverings in enclosed public spaces.

The instruction takes effect at 11:59 p.m. on July 30th and includes a one-week grace period to allow businesses time to prepare. Policies must be in place by 12:00 a.m. on August 6th.

All commercial establishments, public...

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West Nile Virus found in Tavistock mosquito trap

Posted on Monday, July 27, 2020 10:31 AM

Southwestern Public Health finds positive mosquito trap during routine testing

Southwestern Public Health has confirmed that a local mosquito trap has tested positive for West Nile Virus. The trap was located in the Town of Tavistock. This is the first mosquito trap this year to produce a positive test in the Southwestern Public Health region.

“We have several mosquito traps set up across Oxford County, Elgin County and the City of St. Thomas to monitor and test for the presence of West Nile Virus...

SWPH Medical Officer of Health Issues Class Order to ensure compliance with public health orders

Posted on Thursday, July 23, 2020 11:23 AM

The Order is geared to any residents failing to comply with self-isolation instructions

Dr. Joyce Lock, Medical Officer of Health for Southwestern Public Health has issued a second Class Order under Section 22 of Ontario’s Health Protection and Promotion Act. This Order applies to all residents of Oxford County, Elgin County, and the City of St. Thomas.

The order comes into effect at 11:59 pm today, July 23, 2020.

The Order is a legal measure that authorizes the health unit to enforce individual...

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