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Mosquitoes test positive for West Nile virus in Whitby
Posted on Friday, August 23, 2024 09:56 AM
Whitby, Ontario – Durham Region Health Department has received notification that adult mosquitoes in Whitby have tested positive for West Nile virus (WNV). There have now been 13 mosquito batches in Durham Region that have tested positive for WNV this season including, three in Ajax, three in Clarington, three in Oshawa, three in Pickering and one in Whitby.
The current batches of positive mosquitoes were collected from the Health Department’s mosquito trap sites located in Pickering and Whitby....
Mosquitoes test positive for West Nile virus in Clarington
Posted on Thursday, August 15, 2024 02:20 PM
Whitby, Ontario - Durham Region Health Department has received notification that adult mosquitoes in Clarington have tested positive for West Nile virus (WNV). There have now been 11 mosquito batches in Durham Region that have tested positive for WNV this season including, three in Ajax, three in Clarington, three in Oshawa and two in Pickering.
The current batches of positive mosquitoes were collected from the Health Department’s mosquito trap sites located in Ajax, Clarington, and Pickering....
Health Department releases first of seven reports on local health impacts of climate change
Posted on Monday, August 12, 2024 10:10 AM
Whitby, Ontario - Climate change is affecting the safety, health and quality of life of all people in Durham Region, including the Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation and other Indigenous Peoples with whom we share these lands. To help learn, prepare and act against hazards associated with climate change, Durham Region Health Department has completed the first report in a special series entitled, Climate Change and Health in Durham Region, available at durham.ca/ClimateAndHealth.
The first...
Mosquitoes test positive for West Nile virus in Ajax and Pickering
Posted on Friday, August 02, 2024 11:06 AM
Whitby, Ontario – Durham Region Health Department has received notification that adult mosquitoes in Ajax and Pickering have tested positive for West Nile virus (WNV). There have now been five mosquito batches in Durham Region that have tested positive for WNV this season including, three in Oshawa and one each in Ajax and Pickering.
The current batches of positive mosquitoes were collected from the Health Department’s mosquito trap sites located in Ajax and Pickering. The Health Department sets...
Durham Region welcomes significant health care investment from Province of Ontario
Posted on Thursday, August 01, 2024 02:34 PM
Whitby, Ontario – The following statement is being issued on behalf of John Henry, Regional Chair and Chief Executive Officer for The Regional Municipality of Durham:
“This morning, the provincial government announced its support for the multi-phase redevelopment of Lakeridge Health’s hospital campuses in Bowmanville, Oshawa, Ajax and Pickering, including the building of a new, state-of-the-art hospital facility in Whitby. These investments will have immeasurable positive impact on the health of...
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