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SubscribeCelebrate Halloween Safely - Tips and Tricks
There are risks to Halloween this year due to COVID-19, so we need to celebrate carefully. When making your plans, think about ways to reduce your risks. Here are some tips, tricks, and suggestions for a safe and spook-tacular Halloween.
Clarification Related to this Afternoon's News Release Regarding Section 22 Class Order for Fitness…
The Middlesex-London Health Unit would like to clarify information contained in the media release issued at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 21st (Health Unit to Issue New Section 22 Orders for Restaurants, Personal Care Settings and Fitness Facilities).
Health Unit Declares Outbreak After Starbucks Staff Members Test Positive for COVID-19
The Middlesex-London Health Unit (MLHU) has declared a COVID-19 outbreak at the Starbucks location at 1164 Highbury Avenue North in London, after three staff members tested positive for COVID-19. The Health Unit was notified of an initial case a week ago and received reports yesterday of two additional cases amongst staff. The store has been closed since October 11th, after the first staff member tested positive. Case investigators have determined that two of the three staff members worked while they were infectious, while the store was closed while the third employee was infectious.
Health Unit Reports Case of COVID-19 at Banting Secondary School
The Middlesex-London Health Unit has been notified that a member of the school community at Sir Frederick Banting Secondary School has tested positive for COVID-19. Health Unit investigators are working with the individual directly to identify and follow up with their close contacts. The Health Unit has also notified the Thames Valley District School Board and members of the Banting community and has provided instructions and advice about next steps.
Health Unit Reports COVID-19 Case at Northdale Central Public School
The Middlesex-London Health Unit has been notified that a member of the Northdale Central Public School community has tested positive for COVID-19. Health Unit investigators have determined that the case was at the school during the time they were infectious. Notification has been sent to parents, guardians and staff who are part of the school community.
Health Unit Declares COVID-19 Outbreak at Sir Arthur Currie Public School
The Middlesex-London Health Unit was notified late yesterday that an additional member of the Sir Arthur Currie Public School community has tested positive for COVID-19, bringing the total number of cases associated with the school to two; these cases appear to be associated with one another. Since there is evidence of transmission between these cases, the Health Unit is declaring an outbreak to help raise further awareness and to limit any further spread of the virus within this school community.
Health Unit Reports COVID-19 Case at Mary Wright Public School
The Middlesex-London Health Unit has been notified that a member of the school community at Mary Wright Public School has tested positive for COVID-19. Health Unit case investigators have determined that the case was at the school during the time they were infectious. Notification has been sent to parents, guardians and staff of the school community.
Health Unit Declares Outbreak in Western Student Residence
The Middlesex-London Health Unit has declared an outbreak of COVID-19 in a residence at Western University. At this time, four individuals from the same residence have tested positive for COVID-19. These individuals have been contacted by the Health Unit and are currently being advised to self-isolate. As part of its on-going investigation, the Health Unit is also following up with close contacts of the cases to ensure that they are tested and quarantined.
Health Unit Reports COVID-19 Case at Sir Arthur Currie Public School
The Middlesex-London Health Unit was notified last night that a member of the school community at Sir Arthur Currie Public School had tested positive for COVID-19. Notification was sent to parents, guardians and staff of the school community shortly thereafter. Initial close contacts were notified of the situation by letter last night and will receive additional follow-up from MLHU case investigators who will be calling them today. These close contacts have also been advised to stay home from school and to quarantine.
Limit Thanksgiving Gatherings to your Household and Avoid COVID-19 Hot Spots
There’s no doubt it will be a different and challenging Thanksgiving weekend. While many people in the region may usually head out of town to celebrate with friends and family, the Middlesex-London Health Unit is urging people to keep their gatherings to household members or take the annual festivities online. The Health Unit is also calling on people to avoid travelling to areas including the GTA, Ottawa, Montreal and Quebec City, where COVID-19 case numbers have increased significantly in recent weeks.