GUELPH – Measles has become rare in Ontario since a vaccine was developed in 1970 – until recently that is. Now there are cases in Ontario – one in Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph – and that’s cause for concern, the region's medical officer of health told the board of health on March 5.
Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health (WDGPH)
Viruses returning to historic levels: public health
GUELPH – After a lull during COVID-19 pandemic restrictions, public health officials are reporting that viruses, including the flu and RSV, are returning to historic levels.
Medical officer of health reflects on COVID-19 pandemic five years after it began
GUELPH – Just before Christmas in 2019, Dr. Nicola Mercer, medical officer of health for Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health, was briefed about a new virus that was spreading in China.
Report: it costs $315 per week to feed family of four
GUELPH – The average family of four can eat a nutritious diet for $315 per week, according to the Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health monitoring of food affordability report that was presented to the board of health on Dec. 4.
Whooping cough cases up significantly: WDGPH
WELLINGTON COUNTY – There have been 33 confirmed cases of whooping cough so far in Wellington, Dufferin and Guelph this year, according to the local public health authority.
Mpox strain spreading in central Africa not seen in Canada
GUELPH – Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health (WDGPH) associate medical officer of health Dr. Matthew Tenenbaum advises everyone eligible get vaccinated against mpox, but said “we are not in a place where people need to be worried.”
The kids are not alright: pandemic restrictions led to increased depression, anxiety: report
GUELPH – Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health, along with other community partners, has taken a deep dive into the data to see the secondary impacts of COVID-19 on children and youth – and it doesn't look good.
Public health ramping up for fall ‘FluVID’ campaign
GUELPH – Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health (WDGPH) will soon begin its fall "FluVID" campaign, offering residents the opportunity to get both a flu shot and a COVID-19 shot at the same time.
WDGPH: April is Oral Health Month
GUELPH – April is oral health month and Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health (WDGPH) has several programs to ensure residents of the region have access to care.
‘Sunshine List’ includes 19 north Wellington municipal employees
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Close to 130 Wellington County municipal employees were paid over $100,000 last year, an increase of 22% from 2021.
Confirmed COVID-19 cases up slightly across WDGPH; hospitalizations steady
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Cost of healthy eating keeps rising, putting many at risk: public health
GUELPH – The Nutritious Food Basket report paints a picture of rising food costs and the challenges those costs pose to students, people living on social assistance and fixed incomes, and even those considered gainfully employed.
Significant changes: COVID-19 cases down but hospitalizations up
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Confirmed COVID-19 cases in the Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health (WDGPH) region are down significantly this week but the number of people hospitalized with COVID has increased.
COVID-19 cases up in region; steady in Wellington County
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Confirmed COVID-19 cases are up 26% in the Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health (WDGPH) region this week, while hospitalizations are down. And with colder weather on the way, public health officials continue to remind residents to ensure they are up-to-date with vaccinations
COVID-19 cases drop by over 30% in region; hospitalizations remain steady
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Confirmed COVID-19 cases have reached a two-month low in the Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health (WDGPH) region after dropping by over 30% this week. Meanwhile, local hospitalizations remain steady.