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SWPH Region Moves to Orange-Restrict Zone
Posted on Friday, February 26, 2021 04:43 PM
Media Release
February 26, 2021
Southwestern Public Health moving into Orange-Restrict Zone of COVID-19 Response FrameworkNew gathering limits set at 10 people indoors, 25 people outdoors; gradual easing of restrictions on businesses
Today the Province announced it will move Elgin County, Oxford County, and the City of St. Thomas into the Orange-Restrict zone of Ontario’s COVID-19 Response Framework based on local data and transmission risks. This change will take place at 12:01am on Monday, March...

Cold temperatures expected overnight on Feb 16
Posted on Tuesday, February 16, 2021 03:15 PM
Cold temperatures expected overnight on February 16 and continuing into the morning on February 17.
Southwestern Public Health issues cold weather alerts when Environment Canada forecasts an air temperature below -15˚C or a wind chill below -20˚C.
Environment Canada is forecasting cold temperatures throughout SWPH region beginning tonight with an overnight low temperature of -19˚C and a windchill of -24˚C. These cold temperatures are expected to continue into Wednesday morning with a windchill...

SWPH Moving into Red-Control
Posted on Friday, February 12, 2021 02:44 PM
New gathering limits set at 5 people indoors, 25 people outdoors; additional restrictions for select businesses
On February 16, the Province will move Elgin County, Oxford County and the City of St. Thomas into the Red-Control zone of Ontario’s COVID-19 Response Framework based on local data and transmission risks.
While there is no longer a Stay-At-Home order in place, residents of the region are reminded that staying home is still the best way to protect themselves and their community from COVID-19.
“We...

Cold Weather Alert Issued for SWPH Region
Posted on Tuesday, February 09, 2021 02:28 PM
February 9, 2021, 14:30
Cold temperatures expected from February 9 through February 14Southwestern Public Health issues cold weather alerts when Environment Canada forecasts an air temperature below -15˚C or a wind chill below -20˚C.
Environment Canada is forecasting cold temperatures throughout SWPH region beginning tonight with an overnight low temperature of -16˚C and a windchill of -22˚C. These cold temperatures are expected to continue throughout the rest of the week and into the weekend...

SWPH Completes First Dose Vaccinations in High-Risk Retirement Home Residents
Posted on Wednesday, February 03, 2021 02:40 PM
Southwestern Public Health has achieved another milestone in Ontario’s COVID-19 vaccination strategy. On January 29, the health unit completed all first dose vaccinations for eligible residents in high-risk retirement homes across the region.
More than 170 doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine were administered over three days with the support of staff and administration from the high-risk retirement homes and by the Southwestern Public Health COVID-19 Immunization Task Force.
The Ministry of Health...

New Board of Health Appointment
Posted on Tuesday, February 02, 2021 02:48 PM
Media Release
February 2, 2021
Southwestern Public Health Welcomes New Appointment Mayor Ted Comiskey to Board of HealthWhen the Southwestern Public Health Board of Health meets on Thursday, February 4, 2021 there will be a new face at the virtual table.
Ted Comiskey is a recent appointee to the Board of Health by Oxford County Council.
Currently the Mayor of Ingersoll, and Deputy Warden of Oxford County, Comiskey has a long history in the region, first in leadership roles at Timberjack,...