Ticks, and plenty of them, after mild winter: Experts

London Free Press
An uptick in ticks across Southwestern Ontario could signal trouble from the disease-spreading parasites following a warm winter, public-health authorities warn. Southwestern Public Health, which serves Oxford and Elgin counties and St. Thomas, is reminding people to be vigilant after seeing increased numbers of the bloodsuckers early this year. “Usually
Middlesex-London Health Unit, Public Health Ontario, Southwestern Public Health, Ticks

Cornies: Vaccines a far better bet than gambling on not getting sick

London Free Press
Last weekend, my wife and I decided to drive to Wheatley for a surprise birthday party for her brother. Read More
Columnists, Opinion, Coronavirus, Influenza, Public Health Ontario

In the London region, signs of COVID on the rise, again

London Free Press
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
Coronavirus, Middlesex-London Health Unit, Public Health Ontario, Southwestern Public Health

At local hospitals, a pandemic staple returns – facemasks

London Free Press
A pandemic-era mainstay, facemasks, are once again mandatory for St. Thomas hospital and being recommended by London's two hospitals. Read More
Coronavirus, Public Health Ontario, St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital
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