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SubscribeMiddlesex-London Health Unit Informs Community of Two Measles Cases and Related Exposures
The Middlesex-London Health Unit is alerting the community that two additional cases of measles have been confirmed in the region. With each case there are several instances where the individual was infectious while out in the community. If you were at the any of the following locations at the identified times, please follow the instructions:
Middlesex-London Health Unit Acknowledges Historic Tobacco Settlement and Reflects on Public…
The Middlesex-London Health Unit acknowledges a historic win for the health system last week as the Ontario Superior Court of Justice approved a $32.5 billion-dollar settlement against three big tobacco companies. After a decades long lawsuit, the tobacco companies will pay more than $24 billion to provinces and territories over two decades.
Middlesex-London Health Unit Reports Region’s First Case of Measles of 2025
London, ON – The Middlesex-London Health Unit is reporting the first case of measles in the Middlesex-London Region for 2025. Although there have been several measles exposures reported over the past few weeks, this is the first laboratory-confirmed measles case in a Middlesex-London resident since March 2024.
Middlesex-London Health Unit Alerts Community to Measles Exposure at Victoria Hospital
The Middlesex-London Health Unit is alerting the community that between the hours of 10:43 pm on February 28 and 1:10 am on March 1, 2025 patients in the Adult Emergency Department at Victoria Hospital may have been exposed to a case of measles.
Middlesex-London Health Unit Notifies Community of Measles Exposure at Local Retailer
The Middlesex-London Health Unit is alerting the community that on March 1, 2025 between the hours of 10:45 am and 3:00 pm, shoppers at the Value Village, 4465 Wellington Road South may have been exposed to a case of measles.
Health Unit Issues Cold Weather Alert - March 1
The Middlesex-London Health Unit is issuing a Cold Alert for Saturday March 1, 2025 at 7pm until approximately 8am on Sunday March 2. Throughout that time temperatures will hover between -10C and -12C with a windchill value of -20C. Environment Canada has also issued a snow squall advisory for London, Parkhill and East Middlesex for a portion of that time.
Middlesex-London Health Unit Informs Community Additional Measles Exposure
The Middlesex-London Health Unit is informing members of the community of a new measles exposure at the London Health Sciences Centre Children’s Hospital this week. Anyone who thinks they may have been exposed please use the important steps below.
Middlesex-London Health Unit Informs Community of One New Measles Exposure
The Middlesex-London Health Unit is informing members of the community of a new measles exposure at the London Health Sciences Centre Children’s Hospital this week. Anyone who thinks they may have been exposed please use the important steps below.
Health Unit Issues Cold Alert - February 17th
The Health Unit is issuing a Cold Alert for Monday, and overnight into Tuesday morning, as temperatures are expected to drop to -16°C and wind chill values to -25°C. While temperatures are anticipated to warm up slightly Wednesday, cold weather is still forecasted throughout the week, and conditions may still meet the Cold Weather Alert threshold. This wave of cold weather is expected to remain in our region until Thursday. Stay tuned for updates on our website and social media channels as conditions change.
Health Unit Issues Cold Alert Extension - February 18
The Health Unit has issued a Cold Alert Extension for today, Tuesday, February 18th to Wednesday, February 19th as windchill values is expected to drop to a chilly -22 overnight and remain into the morning. This wave of cold weather is expected to remain in our region until Thursday. Stay tuned for updates on our website and social media channels as conditions change.