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SubscribeHealth Unit Investigating Number of Recent Salmonella Cases
The Middlesex-London Health Unit is investigating 14 laboratory-confirmed cases of salmonella reported since last Thursday. Based on a five-year average of salmonella cases reported in August, the Health Unit would expect to see about nine cases over the entire month, so the number of cases reported over a short timeframe is unusual. While the Health Unit continues its investigation and conducts follow-up interviews with those who have become ill, a common food item or circumstance that links the cases has yet to emerge. Those who have become sick range from young children to seniors, who consumed a variety of food items, in multiple locations.
Screening of Angry Birds Marks “Smoke-Free Movie Night’s” Return to Strathroy
Families from across the Strathroy-Caradoc area can catch some late summer fun at Strathroy’s Fair Grounds Recreation Complex this Friday with a free, smoke-free, outdoor screening of DreamWorks’ Angry Birds. Activities, including games, face painting, a family photo booth and more get underway at 5:00 p.m. with the film set to start at dusk. Because it does not show any on-screen tobacco use, Angry Birds, like previously shown Smoke-Free Movie Night films, is an ideal movie for the whole family.
Mosquitoes Found in South East London Trap Test Positive for West Nile Virus
With the promise of more hot days ahead in the summer of 2016, the Middlesex-London Health Unit is calling on residents to remain vigilant in preventing mosquito bites. The reminder comes after positive West Nile Virus mosquitoes were collected in a trap located in the Pond Mills area. In addition to using DEET to reduce mosquito biting, the Health Unit is drawing attention to the steps the public can take to reduce places where mosquitoes can breed on their properties.
Scorching, Sticky Weather Returns To Middlesex-London This Week
London, ON – With temperatures expected to climb to 31ºC by mid-afternoon Tuesday, the Middlesex-London Health Unit is issuing the sixth extreme temperature alert of the summer, this time an Extended Heat Warning, as it will remain in effect for four consecutive days. The current Environment Canada forecast calls for high humidex values for the next few days, warm evenings and daytime highs of, 31ºC, 32ºC, 33ºC and 33ºC for Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, respectively. The Extended Heat Warning will likely be lifted on Friday afternoon, when cloudy conditions and rain are expected to bring some relief from the heat.
Return of High Temperatures and Humidity Prompt Region’s Fifth Heat Warning
The Middlesex-London Health Unit is issuing the region’s fifth Heat Warning of the summer as the latest forecast from Environment Canada is calling for temperatures above 31ºC and high humidity for tomorrow and Friday. The Heat Warning is expected to remain in effect until Friday evening when overnight temperatures are expected to fall below 20ºC.
Ongoing Heat and Humidity Prompt Health Unit to Extend Heat Warning
The latest Environment Canada forecast has prompted the Middlesex-London Health Unit to extend its Heat Warning over the weekend. This Extended Heat Warning will remain in effect until Sunday evening, when temperatures are expected to drop below 20ºC.
High Humidity and Heat Combine for Region’s Third Heat Warning
The Middlesex-London Health Unit is issuing an Extended Heat Warning as high temperatures and humidity forecasted by Environment Canada are expected to last from Thursday through Saturday. The Extended Heat Warning will remain in effect from Thursday, July 21 until temperatures drop below 20ºC, which is expected by Saturday evening.
Cooler Forecast Brings End to Second Heat Warning of 2016
The Middlesex-London Health Unit has terminated the Heat Warning that took effect on Tuesday, July 12. Outdoor temperatures forecasted by Environment Canada are below the threshold used by the Health Unit to issue a Heat Warning.
High Heat and Humidity Forecast Triggers Second Heat Warning of 2016
The Middlesex-London Health Unit is issuing this summer’s second Heat Warning as high heat and humidity are expected to arrive on Tuesday. The Heat Warning will remain in effect from Tuesday July 12th until temperatures drop below 20ºC, which is expected by Thursday evening.
Cooler Temperatures Bring End to First Heat Warning of 2016
The Heat Warning issued by the Middlesex-London Health Unit on Wednesday July 6th has been terminated. Current outdoor temperatures and those forecast by Environment Canada are below the threshold used by the Health Unit to issue a Heat Warning.