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Mosquitoes test positive for West Nile virus in Durham Region
Posted on Friday, June 28, 2024 04:26 PM
Whitby, Ontario - Durham Region Health Department has received notification that adult mosquitoes in Oshawa have tested positive for West Nile virus (WNV). This is the first mosquito batch in Durham Region to test positive for WNV this season.
The positive batch of mosquitoes was collected from one of the Health Department’s mosquito trap sites located in Oshawa. Every week between June and September, the Health Department sets mosquito traps across the region and submits mosquitoes for...
Durham Region Health Department weekly beach report
Posted on Friday, June 28, 2024 10:25 AM
Whitby, Ontario - The following represents beach-posting information for Durham Region beaches. Test results for the week of June 24 indicate that two public beaches are posted as unsafe for swimming. Beaches are posted as unsafe for swimming when elevated levels of E. coli exceed the provincial standard of 200 E. coli per 100 ml of water.
The Health Department reminds the public not to swim in beach water for at least 48 hours after heavy rainfall, as bacteria levels can increase due to run-off.
Durham Region Health Department weekly beach report
Posted on Thursday, June 20, 2024 10:08 AM
Whitby, Ontario - The following represents beach-posting information for Durham Region beaches. Test results for the week of June 17 indicate that three public beaches are posted as unsafe for swimming. Beaches are posted as unsafe for swimming when elevated levels of E. coli exceed the provincial standard of 200 E. coli per 100 ml of water.
The Health Department reminds the public not to swim in beach water for at least 48 hours after heavy rainfall, as bacteria levels can increase due to...
Health Department issues first heat warning for 2024 summer season
Posted on Monday, June 17, 2024 10:54 AM
Whitby, Ontario – Environment and Climate Change Canada has issued a heat warning for both the north and south Durham Region areas. This is the first heat warning of 2024 under Durham Region Health Department’s seasonal Heat Warning and Information System. Dangerously hot and humid conditions are expected for most of the week.
Throughout the summer, the Health Department will be posting information at durham.ca/heat to inform residents when heat alerts are issued and share resources, including...
Durham Region Health Department weekly beach report
Posted on Thursday, June 13, 2024 10:45 AM
Whitby, Ontario - The following represents beach-posting information for Durham Region beaches. Test results for the week of June 10 indicate that one public beach is posted as unsafe for swimming. Beaches are posted as unsafe for swimming when elevated levels of E. coli exceed the provincial standard of 200 E. coli per 100 ml of water.
The Health Department reminds the public not to swim in beach water for at least 48 hours after heavy rainfall, as bacteria levels can increase due to run-off.