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Evidence of legionella bacteria found in 3 London, Ont. cooling towersThe MLHU confirmed Wednesday during a press meeting that 24 cases have been confirmed in the region, with four people currently in hospital and one confirmed fatality.CanadaAug 7
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N.S. couple dies from strep A just hours apart. Their family is speaking outTwo sisters from Nova Scotia are warning the public about an invasive form of strep after their mother and step-father died from the disease on the same day earlier this year.HealthApr 6
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1 death, several overdoses linked to suspected consumption of counterfeit pillsCounterfeit pills that look like pharmaceutical tablets are in wide circulation in Montreal. Samples were found to contain synthetic opioids 25 times more potent than fentanyl.HealthApr 5
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Health unit lists potential measles exposure locations after case confirmed in London, Ont.London, Ont.'s health unit says it has confirmed a case of measles involving an adult who likely got the disease while travelling. The unit has published a list of exposure sites.HealthMar 10
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In Canada’s capital, an opioid epidemic and housing crisis collideGlobal News accompanied an Ottawa police officer during a patrol of the city's downtown, an area where the opioid epidemic and housing crisis are colliding.CanadaJan 20
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Public health unit merger talks draws concerns over staffing, servicesKFL&A Public Health is conducting a study that would see the organization merge with Hastings Prince Edward and Leeds Grenville Lanark public health units.HealthDec 12, 2023
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Public health units around Kingston considering mergerIf the boards approve a merger a proposal must be submitted to the Ministry of Health for approval by March.HealthDec 6, 2023
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Grab your tissues: Canada’s flu season has officially begun, officials sayThe Public Health Agency of Canada says influenza activity has crossed the seasonal threshold nationally, "indicating the start of influenza season."HealthDec 1, 2023
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Measles exposure warning issued for Vancouver airport and 2 flightsThe B.C. Centre for Disease Control released a bulletin Wednesday, saying a passenger with measles was in the airport on Nov. 23.HealthNov 29, 2023
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2 public health units in Peterborough and area to explore voluntary mergerPeterborough Public Health and the Haliburton Kawartha PIne Ridge District Health Unit will explore the possible impacts a voluntary merger would have on their communities.HealthNov 2, 2023
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