COVID-19 Latest News Updates

Chief Medical Officer of Health 'Strongly Recommends' Masking; Doesn't plan on Mandating Masks.
Ontario Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Kieran Moore says everyone needs to go back to basics to protect children from respiratory viruses. He is "strongly recommending'' everyone wear masks in all indoor public settings, wash their hands and get COVID-19 booster shots and flu shots. But Moore is stopping shor...
Nov 14, 2022

Mt. Brydges COVID Clinic is CLOSED Today
The COVID-19 clinic in Mount Brydges at the Caradoc Community Centre is CLOSED today due to some unplanned maintenance work. Staff is working to reach out to patients who had appointments for today. If you are planning to go to the Mount Brydges Clinic, it is advised to go to another one of the MLHU's vaccination clini...
Nov 11, 2022

Pfizer-BioNTech Comirnaty bivalent COVID-19 vaccine now available for kids 12 and up.
The Middlesex London Health unit is now offering the Pfizer-BioNTech Comirnaty bivalent COVID-19 vaccine starting today to people 12 and over as a booster. The influenza vaccine will become available on Tuesday, November 1 through primary health care providers and pharmacies. It is important to note that the flu shot, ...
Oct 17, 2022

2nd Outbreak in as Many Days Declared at SMGH This Time 2 South Unit
Another COVID outbreak has been declared at Strathroy Middlesex General Hospital, this time on the 2 South Inpatient Unit. The outbreak was announced Tuesday afternoon, and patients and their families have been contacted. The hospital will work closely with MLHU to ensure the appropriate testing and precautions. 1 Sout...
Aug 31, 2022

COVID-19 Outbreak Declared at SMGH
Strathroy Middlesex General Hospital is dealing with a COVID-19 outbreak in the 1 South Unit. The Middlesex-London Health Unit declared the outbreak on Sunday after a weeklong suspect outbreak. After 10 days with no new cases, the unit level outbreak is declared over in consultation with the Middlesex-London Health Uni...
Aug 30, 2022

Health Unit Names New Temporary MOH
The Middlesex London Health Unit has named their new temporary Acting Associate Medical Officer of Health. Dr. Karalyn Dueck will be taking on the role beginning on September 12th for an initial period of six months. The AMOH plays a critical role in protecting and promoting the health of London and Middlesex County re...
Aug 24, 2022

COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT - Suspensions Could Be Next Step if Health Unit Does Not Receive Student Immunization Records
The Middlesex London Health Unit has sent out over 41,000 letters to JK to grade 12 students asking for updated immunization records. Manager of the Vaccine Preventable Disease team at MLHU says the letter are just to collect missing information, for now. As of right now, no suspensions have been sent out to students b...
Aug 15, 2022

Health Unit Requesting Student Immunization Records ASAP and Future Suspensions Not Out of the Question
The Middlesex-London Health Unit has sent out over 41,000 letters to JK to grade 12 students asking for updated immunization records. Manager of the Vaccine Preventable Disease team Tracey Gordon says the letters are just to collect missing information, for now. As of right now, no suspensions have been sent out to stu...
Aug 15, 2022

Masks Will Not Be Mandatory in Ontario Come the Start of School
Ontario students come this September will not be required to wear masks which was confirmed Monday by the Ministry of Education. According to the announcement, usage of masks will be voluntary and they will be made available to students upon request. In addition, rapid tests will also remain available to school boards....
Aug 08, 2022

COVID Outbreak Declared at SMGH
The Strathroy Middlesex General Hospital is dealing with a COVID-19 outbreak which was declared by the Health Unit Monday after three patients tested positive on the 1 South inpatient unit. After 10 days with no new cases, the unit level outbreak is declared over. Patients and their families have been contacted, and co...
Jul 26, 2022

Regional COVID Numbers Stay on the Rise - Report July 18-25
myFM has updated numbers from the health unit incorporating the last full week dating back to July 25, and numbers of cases across the region are still going up. Strathroy-Caradoc was confirmed for 17 new cases over this past week, and now has 21 active cases. North Middlesex added 8 more new cases and has been confirm...
Jul 26, 2022

Regional COVID Numbers on the Rise
myFM has updated numbers from the health unit incorporating the last full week dating back to July 11, and numbers of cases across the region are going up. Strathroy-Caradoc was confirmed for 11 new cases over this past week, and continues to hover around the 12 active case mark whereas Adelaide Metcalfe was confirmed ...
Jul 19, 2022

Middlesex-London COVID Report July 5-12
We do ask you to remember if you are a daily follower of the health units COVID page that the number of confirmed cases reported daily is likely an underestimate of the true number of people infected in the region. myFM has updated numbers from the health unit incorporating the last full week dating back to July 5. Str...
Jul 12, 2022

Health Unit COVID Report June 27 - July 5
We do ask you to remember if you are a daily follower of the health units COVID page that the number of confirmed cases reported daily is likely an underestimate of the true number of people infected in the region. myFM has updated numbers from the health unit incorporating the last full week dating back to June 27th i...
Jul 07, 2022

Health Unit Announces New Vaccine Clinic in Westmount Mall
The Middlesex London Health Unit is opening another COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic. The new walk-in basis clinic will be in the Westmount Shopping Centre and it opens Tomorrow (July 7th). The Clinic will be located beside the Bulk Barrell near entrance 1 off of Viscount Road. It will be open Thursdays, Fridays and Saturday's ...
Jul 06, 2022

Health Unit COVID Report - June 20-27
myFM has updated numbers from the health unit incorporating the last full week dating back to June 20th including this past weekend. Strathroy-Caradoc was confirmed for 5 new cases over this past week, and remains with 5 active cases, whereas Adelaide Metcalfe has not had a new case since May 16th. The region itself re...
Jun 28, 2022

COVID Numbers in Region Continue to Get Better - June 13-20 Report
We do ask you to remember if you are a daily follower of the health units COVID page that the number of confirmed cases reported daily is likely an underestimate of the true number of people infected in the region. myFM has updated numbers from the health unit incorporating the last full week dating back to June 13th i...
Jun 21, 2022

COVID Health Unit Report June 6-13
We do ask you to remember if you are a daily follower of the health units COVID page that the number of confirmed cases reported daily is likely an underestimate of the true number of people infected in the region. myFM has updated numbers from the health unit incorporating the last 6 days including the weekend. The Mi...
Jun 14, 2022

Most Provincial Mask Requirements End Saturday
Most masking requirements are being lifted Saturday says Dr. Kieran Moore, the Chief Medical Officer of Health announced Wednesday. This also includes public transit. Masks will still be required in long-term care and retirement homes to continue protecting out most vulnerable. However, masking is still recommenced in ...
Jun 09, 2022

Good COVID Numbers Over the Last Week as Strathroy-Caradoc and Adelaide Metcalfe Have 6 Active Cases Now Combined
We do ask you to remember if you are a daily follower of the health units COVID page that the number of confirmed cases reported daily is likely an underestimate of the true number of people infected in the region. myFM has updated numbers from the health unit incorporating the last 6 days including the weekend. The Mi...
Jun 07, 2022