London-area health units are gearing up to get more COVID-19 shots in arms, with the general population now eligible for the latest booster. The rollout, which began earlier this month with high-risk folks, comes as respiratory virus season gets into full swing. Here’s what you need to know. Read More
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The future of a possible supervised drug-use site in Woodstock faces more uncertainty after Ontario paused approval of new sites pending a review of all such facilities. Read More
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Public health officials are warning of the risk of COVID as the region and the province document evidence of a rise in cases. This week, three London-area hospitals announced they are updating their masking policies in an attempt to combat the spread of the virus. Here’s what is happening in
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A public meeting Tuesday about a proposed supervised drug-use site in Woodstock attracted a crowd that packed the council chamber at city hall and spilled over into a hall and adjoining room. Read More
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Pandemic backlog, summer festivals and the rise of home-based businesses. London-area health inspectors are busy making the rounds to eateries in the region, refocusing their efforts on the key public health program after years of pandemic-related disruptions. Our Jennifer Bieman reports. Read More
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The health unit for Elgin and Oxford counties issued a rabies warning Monday after a bat that bit someone tested positive for the disease. Read More
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A bird has tested positive for West Nile virus in the first such case in Ontario this year, Elgin and Oxford counties' health unit says. Read More
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The health unit for Oxford County and Woodstock police are warning of "toxic" fentanyl circulating in the community after a spike in overdose calls during the last few weeks. Read More
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The health unit for Oxford and Elgin counties has launched a study to determine if the region needs a supervised drug-use site, as its top doctor says the number of drug-overdose deaths nears one a week. Read More