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Bat Tests Positive for Rabies in Norwich, Ontario
Posted on Monday, August 14, 2023 01:12 PM
August 14, 2023
Bat Tests Positive for Rabies in Norwich, OntarioIndividual receiving post-exposure prophylaxis to prevent rabies infection.
St. Thomas, ON. A bat located in Norwich Township has tested positive for rabies. The bat was sent for testing after biting an individual. That individual is receiving rabies post-exposure prophylaxis which will prevent them from contracting the virus.
Rabies is a viral disease that is spread through the saliva of animals. It affects an animal’s brain and...
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Aylmer Mosquito Trap Tests Positive for West Nile
Posted on Tuesday, August 01, 2023 03:11 PM
August 1, 2023
Aylmer Mosquito Trap Tests Positive for West Nile VirusSouthwestern Public Health has confirmed that a local mosquito trap has tested positive for West Nile Virus.
Southwestern Public Health has confirmed that a local mosquito trap has tested positive for West Nile Virus. The trap was located in Aylmer. This is the first mosquito trap to produce a positive test in the Southwestern Public Health region in 2023.
“We have mosquito traps set up across Oxford County, Elgin County, and...
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SWPH says heat warning to continue into July 28
Posted on Thursday, July 27, 2023 03:24 PM
Southwestern Public Health issues extreme heat alert for July 27 and 28 for Elgin County and Oxford County; cooler temperatures expected July 29.
July 27, 2023 at 3:00 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.
During an extreme heat alert, residents should take precautions to...
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Dog bite incident in Thamesford
Posted on Wednesday, July 26, 2023 03:14 PM
UPDATE: THIS DOG HAS NOW BEEN FOUND.
Southwestern Public Health has been notified of a dog biting incident.
The incident happened on July 25th between 7:50PM-8:00PM at the Thamesford Public School property. The dog is described as a medium sized black lab/mix. There were 3 individuals with the dog at the time of the incident (2 males and 1 female). The individual who came to get the dog after it bit, is described as a male with dark brown hair.
Public health seeks information about this dog to...
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New therapy program for perinatal mood disorders
Posted on Wednesday, July 12, 2023 11:06 AM
Southwestern Public Health launching the new no-cost program in fall 2023
The Healthy Babies, Healthy Children team at Southwestern Public Health is launching a new program this fall for perinatal mental health.
Balanced Beginning is a group-based Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) program for individuals who are pregnant or have a child under 18 months of age and experiencing depression, anxiety, or feeling down or overwhelmed. The no-cost, small group format is a unique service offering for...
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SWPH Issues First Heat Warning of 2023
Posted on Tuesday, July 04, 2023 09:52 AM
Southwestern Public Health issues heat warning for July 4 through July 5.
July 4, 2023 at 8:00 AM
Southwestern Public Health (SWPH) issues heat warnings when Environment Canada forecasts temperatures that are expected to be at least 31°C and/or a Humidex value above 40°C for at least two days, with overnight temperatures at or above 20°C.
Environment Canada is forecasting hot temperatures in the SWPH region beginning Tuesday, July 4th and continuing through the evening on Wednesday, July 5th....