The Middlesex-London Health Unit will hold a news conference this afternoon, Wednesday, September 18th at 2:00 p.m. as part of its involvement in the case of a youth who has been diagnosed with severe respiratory illness that has been linked to the individual’s use of vaping products.

The announcement comes two weeks after Health Canada issued an alert about the potential risk of pulmonary illnesses associated with vaping products.

This afternoon’s announcement will also be streamed on the Middlesex-London Health Unit’s Facebook page at www.facebook.com/middlesex.london.health.unit

Who:

Dr. Christopher Mackie
Medical Officer of Health and CEO, Middlesex-London Health Unit

Linda Stobo, Manager of Chronic Disease and Tobacco Control, Middlesex-London Health Unit

Where:

Middlesex-London Health Unit
Room LLA
50 King Street
London, ON

When:

Wednesday, September 18, 2019
2:00 p.m.

Media Contact:

Dan Flaherty, Communications Manager, Middlesex-London Health Unit,
519-663-5317 ext. 2469 or 519-617-0570 (cell.)

Spokespeople:

Dr. Chris Mackie, Medical Officer of Health/CEO, Middlesex-London Health Unit