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SubscribeHealth 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.
Health 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.