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February 26, 2021

Southwestern Public Health moving into Orange-Restrict Zone of COVID-19 Response Framework

New 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...

An update for the Southwestern Public Health, Middlesex-London Health Unit, and Huron Perth Public Health regions

LONDON, ON – Since it reopened last week, the COVID-19 vaccination clinic at the Western Fair District Agriplex had been delivering vaccine to those who had already received their first dose, but whose second dose appointments had been rescheduled. With the renewed delivery of vaccine and guidance from the Province, the Middlesex-London Health Unit (MLHU), Southwestern Public Health...

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...

February 9, 2021, 14:30

Cold temperatures expected from February 9 through February 14

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 -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...

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...