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SubscribeHealth Unit Reports New COVID-19 Case at École Élémentaire La Pommeraie
The Middlesex-London Health Unit was notified late last night that a member of the school community at École élémentaire La Pommeraie 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 and will receive further follow-up by phone from MLHU case investigators today. These close contacts have also been advised to stay home from school and to quarantine.
Health Unit Reports Case of Covid-19 at Saunders Secondary School
The Middlesex-London Health Unit was notified late last night that a student at Saunders Secondary School had tested positive for COVID-19. Shortly after, notification was sent to parents, guardians and staff within the Saunders Secondary School community, advising them of the situation and notifying those in the same class as the case to stay home from school and quarantine.
West Nile Virus Identified in Local Mosquito Trap
London, ON – While autumn has arrived, it is not time to let our guard down when it comes to something more associated with summer: mosquitoes and West Nile Virus. The Middlesex-London Health Unit is reminding local residents to take steps to prevent mosquito bites, after a trap located in the area of Sifton Bog was found to contain insects that tested positive for the virus. This trap is the first in two seasons to be found containing West Nile Virus-positive mosquitoes. The Health Unit has not identified West Nile Virus positive-mosquitoes in a trap since 2018.
Health Unit Confirms Case of COVID-19 at H.B. Beal Secondary School
The Middlesex-London Health Unit was notified this afternoon that a member of the school community at H.B. Beal Secondary School, has tested positive for COVID-19. Health Unit investigators are working directly with the case to determine their close contacts both inside and outside of the school. The Health Unit has also notified the school board as well as members of the school community about the situation and will be providing instructions and advice about possible next steps.
Health Unit Declares Outbreak After Walmart Staff Tests Positive for COVID-19
The Middlesex-London Health Unit (MLHU) is declaring London’s third COVID-19 outbreak of the week, after receiving reports of three employees at the Hyde Park Walmart location testing positive for the novel coronavirus. The first two outbreaks have been associated with gathering involving students from Western University. MLHU case investigators have determined that transmission of the virus likely occurred at Walmart, between the staff members, whose last days of work were September 6th, September 13th and September 15th. The Health Unit is working closely with Walmart and staff at the store to ensure that any close contacts of the individuals are contacted.
Increasing COVID-19 Cases Prompts Call to Extend Restrictions on Gatherings in Middlesex-London…
The Middlesex-London Health Unit, in consultation with the City of London and the County of Middlesex, has requested that the new restrictions announced yesterday by the Premier of Ontario be extended to the London and Middlesex region.
Statement from Dr. Chris Mackie regarding COVID-19 outbreaks involving Western University students
The Middlesex-London Health Unit is working closely with Western University to support students who are involved in this situation, whether they have been diagnosed with COVID-19 or have identified as close contacts The Health Unit is working diligently with its partners to limit the potential spread of COVID-19.
Wastewater Testing Identifies First COVID-19 Positive Sample
In July, the Middlesex-London Health Unit began participating in a pilot project with the City of London to test local wastewater for genetic evidence of COVID-19. After collecting wastewater samples from area pollution control plants since shortly after announcing the initiative in July, City officials have notified the Health Unit that a sample collected on September 6th is the first to contain the novel coronavirus that causes COVID-19.
Health Unit Declares COVID-19 Outbreak
London, ON – The Middlesex-London Health Unit has declared a community COVID-19 outbreak after three Western University students tested positive yesterday. In addition to these three cases, the Health Unit was also notified of two additional, associated cases today who are also Western students; these two cases will be added to the Middlesex-London case count tomorrow. While the students who have tested positive all live in the community and have not attended classes or activities on campus, they have had a number of interactions at downtown bars and restaurants, and with students in neighbouring housing units.
COVID-19 Case at Local Restaurant Prompts MLHU to Reach Out to Patrons
The Middlesex-London Health Unit has been notified of a new COVID-19 case in an individual who had spent two hours at the El Furniture Warehouse restaurant between 12:00 a.m. and 2:00 a.m. on Monday, September 7th.