London police confirm carfentanil among drugs seized during spike in overdose deaths
Drugs containing carfentanil were found during 10 seizures between March 20 and April 8, according to police. Continue reading
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Ticks are ‘like Velcro’: Ontario parents discover tick in daughter’s ear
The bug was sent away for testing, where it was found not to be a carrier of Lyme disease. Continue reading
Health unit pinpoints bacteria in Strathroy Portuguese Club food poisoning
The bacteria identified is one of the most common causes of food poisoning in Canada. Continue reading
Sudden spike in suspected opioid ODs has Middlesex-London Health Unit on high alert
According to the MLHU, 16 suspected overdoses occurred on Monday and Tuesday. Continue reading
London’s 2019 flu season has been ‘predictable’ so far: health unit
While 17 flu-related deaths have been recorded since September 2018 in the London region, that number is significantly lower than the season before it. Continue reading
‘It’s too easy’: local student talks about vaping, a popular vice among London teens
10-per cent of students had used a vapour product in the last 30 days, according to a Canada-wide study of students between Grade 7 and 12. Continue reading
Chilly temperatures prompt extension of health unit’s fifth cold weather alert in London
The cold weather alert was expected to be lifted Tuesday morning, but continuing cold has prompted an extension to Wednesday morning. Continue reading
Opioid-related deaths decline since introduction of temporary overdose prevention site: MLHU
Officials said since the temporary overdose prevention site opened there have been more than 13,000 visits and staff have reversed 83 overdoses. Continue reading
Birth control prices to climb at Middlesex London Health Unit
The health unit says there isn’t anything it can do about the price increase and is chalking it up to an increase in manufacturing costs. Continue reading
Middlesex-London Health Unit seeks $5.2M line of credit from city to help with move
The line of credit would last no more than two years and offer an interest rate of prime minus 1.18 per cent. Continue reading