Montreal Public Health

• ‘Sizzurp’: Fake cough syrup being sold in Montreal can be lethal, officials warn

  Montreal Public Health officials are warning a purple syrup that mimics the look of cough medicine is a fake product that can be lethal.

  Health

  Feb 10
  
• As measles cases rise, Montreal public health optimistic outbreak can be brought under control

  Quebec's Health Department reported 16 measles cases in Montreal and a total of 29 cases across the province, up from 17 on March 11.

  Health

  Mar 20, 2024
  
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• Unregistered acupuncturist’s clients in Montreal urged to get tested for HIV, hepatitis

  Montreal public health is urging clients of a man offering acupuncture treatments in the city's NDG neighbourhood to get tested for hepatitis B, hepatitis C and HIV.

  Canada

  Jan 9, 2024
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• HIV diagnoses hit 10-year high in Montreal, cases more than double between 2021-22

  Montreal's regional public health authority reported the area recorded its highest number of new HIV diagnoses in 10 years in 2022.

  Health

  Dec 7, 2023
• Cannabis consumption on the rise in Montreal, public health says

  Five years after the legalization in cannabis in the country, consumption in Montreal has increased, while sales on the black market have taken a hit.

  Cannabis

  Oct 19, 2023
• More than 75 per cent of fatal drug overdoses in Montreal occurred at home, public health finds

  Montreal's public health department released its latest numbers, which showed that 175 people died of suspected drug overdoses in the last year.

  Health

  Aug 31, 2023
• Montreal public health warns of possible hepatitis A exposure at local hostel

  'Several dozen people could have been exposed to the virus during this highly touristic period in Montreal when a contagious person frequented the premises.'

  Canada

  Aug 18, 2023
• Synthetic soccer field gets the go ahead. Montreal public health now reviewing potential risks

  Montreal public health officials say a review of the potential health risks of synthetic turf will be completed by the end of the year.

  Canada

  Jul 6, 2023
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• Quebec wildfires: How 150 raging blazes are leading to smog warnings for province

  The warning is in effect for a large swath of Quebec, including the greater Montreal area, where air quality could deteriorate starting Monday afternoon.

  Fire

  Jun 5, 2023
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• Ice storm: Carbon monoxide poisoning spikes as officials urge caution

  Montreal public health said 'many families' have been affected by carbon monoxide poisoning as power outages persist, putting pressure on overwhelmed hospital emergency rooms.

  Canada

  Apr 7, 2023