Wellington Dufferin Guelph Public Health

• New data shows measles cases are declining in Guelph, Ont.

  Dr. Matthew Tenenbaum, Wellington Dufferin Guelph Public Health's associate medical officer of health, said cases have declined substantially from a few weeks ago.

  Health

  Jun 6, 2025
  
• Guelph elementary school students face possible suspension without vaccinations

  Guelph WDG says just under 2,000 students are still without a mandatory vaccination. Vaccination appointments can be booked online or at a walk-in clinic in Guelph or Fergus.

  Canada

  Mar 12, 2025
  
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• Health alert issued for Guelph following substance-related poisonings

  At least 12 cases of substance-related poisonings and one death have been reported in five days. WDGPH said the light blue fentanyl is more potent than usual.

  Canada

  Feb 4, 2025
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• University of Guelph sees positive norovirus test as 190 report feeling ill

  An Ontario public health official says they've detected norovirus among a group of 190 people reporting symptoms of gastroenteritis at the University of Guelph over the last week.

  Education

  Jan 11, 2025
• No measles cases in Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph yet, public health says

  Medical officer of health Dr. Nicola Mercer said people should know the symptoms of measles and protect themselves by getting the measles vaccine.

  Health

  Mar 11, 2024
• Guelph hospital re-introduces mask requirements in clinical areas

  Non-clinical areas such as cafeterias, hallways and meeting rooms will remain mask-optional.

  Health

  Sep 11, 2023
• Guelph residents urged to be cautious during heat warning

  Public health officials in Guelph say to stay hydrated by drinking plenty of cool liquids before you feel thirsty, plus keep your home cool by closing the blinds and shades.

  Canada

  Jul 4, 2023
• Public health says poor air quality in Guelph considered high risk

  Wellington Dufferin Guelph Public Health says small children and seniors and pregnant women are among the individuals considered to be at the highest risk.

  Canada

  Jun 9, 2023
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• 1st case of monkeypox recorded in Guelph: public health

  Monkeypox has arrived in the Guelph area as Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health confirmed its first local case of the virus on Thursday.

  Canada

  Jun 17, 2022
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• Youth dental program relaunches in Guelph after COVID-19 hiatus

  Guelph's public health unit says it is reopening its dental program after a hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic. 

  Health

  Apr 7, 2022