Wingham Free Press
Huron Perth, ON – Huron Perth Public Health (HPPH) reminds residents to protect themselves from mosquito bites after the first locally acquired human case of West Nile Virus (WNV) was reported in our region this year. “While the overall risk to the public remains low, this is a timely reminder that West Nile virus activity typically increases […]
The Board of Health of Grey Bruce Public Health has appointed Mr. Nicholas Saunders of the Chippewas of Nawash Unceded First Nation as its Board Chair for a one-year term that began Dec. 20, 2024. Mr. Saunders is the first Indigenous Chair of the Grey-Bruce Board of Health and likely the first Indigenous person to […]
Last August, the Ministry of Health announced a Strengthening Public Health in Ontario strategy, aimed at optimizing capacity, stability, and sustainability in the Province’s Public Health system. The plan includes several priorities, including those related to funding for Public Health Units and support for voluntary mergers between existing Health Units. In releasing the plan, the Ministry of […]
Southwestern Public Health is reminding residents to be aware of ticks after a sharp rise in Blacklegged tick, or Deer tick, submissions to the health unit since March 1. Over the span of two weeks, 8 ticks submitted for identification to the health unit were Blacklegged ticks which can carry the bacteria that causes Lyme […]
Huron Perth, ON – The Immunization team at Huron Perth Public Health (HPPH) is reminding parents to update their child’s immunization records. Nearly 2,900 records remain incomplete, down from the initial 5100. These students are either missing immunizations required for school attendance, their immunizations have not been reported to public health, or they do not have […]
Huron Perth, ON – Measles cases are increasing globally, including in Ontario. Huron Perth Public Health (HPPH) strongly encourages residents to make sure they have protection against the measles virus and receive a vaccination if necessary. Measles is one of the most highly contagious infectious diseases. The virus spreads through coughing and sneezing and it can […]
Dear Huron Perth Public Health. Buck & Jo’s (235 Josephine St. Wingham) will not be checking customers ID or demanding any personal health information as per your email demand. Asking customers for this information would be a violation of their Rights and a violation of a sacred oath I have sworn. If a police officer […]
Testing and case counts reported as of 15:30 hrs, January 19, 2021: 1 new case(s) reported in past 24 hours in Grey Bruce; 1-The Blue Mountains 654 confirmed cases to date (current cumulative total) 35 active case(s) 0 Active Probable Cases. Probable cases are not lab confirmed, but are symptomatic and are high-risk contacts of an active case 103 High Risk […]
Case count Our data from Sunday, December 27, shows that Huron-Perth has a cumulative total of 635 confirmed cases since the beginning of the pandemic, with 70 cases added between December 24 and 27. There are currently 101 active cases. Details on where the active cases are can be found here: COVID-19 in Huron and […]
Testing and case counts reported as of 15:30 hrs, December 19, 2020: 8 new case(s) reported in past 24 hours in Grey Bruce; West Grey -2, Owen Sound – 2, Southgate, Saugeen Shores, South Bruce, Hanover 430 confirmed cases to date (current cumulative total) 31 active case(s) 6 Active Probable Cases. Probable cases are not lab confirmed, but are […]