York Region Public Health

• New aconite poisoning reported in York Region, public health says

  Officials announced that on Monday another person had become ill in the region after consuming a product contaminated with aconite.

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  Oct 26, 2022
  
• Lab results in Markham, Ont., food poisoning case expected at end of week

  York Region public health says lab results are expected at the end of the week to confirm the presence of a plant-based toxin suspected of sickening diners at a Markham restaurant.

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  Aug 31, 2022
  
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• Markham, Ont. restaurant cleared to reopen after diners become sick: York Region top doctor

  On Monday, York Region Public Health said it was investigating what had happened at Delight Restaurant & BBQ over the weekend after several diners became sick.

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  Aug 30, 2022
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• 5 things to know about aconite, the toxin suspected of sickening diners in Markham

  Dr. Barry Pakes, York Region's medical officer of health, has told local media that the victims' symptoms suggest they ingested the toxin.

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  Aug 30, 2022
• Plant-based toxin suspected of sickening a dozen diners at Markham, Ont., restaurant

  A plant-based toxin is suspected of sickening a dozen diners – sending four to intensive care – after they ate at a restaurant in Markham, Ont., the region's top doctor says.

  Health

  Aug 30, 2022
• Investigation underway amid reports of poisoning at Markham, Ont., restaurant

  Police said York Region Public Health is the leading the investigation into the case. 

  Health

  Aug 29, 2022
• York Region confirms its first cases of monkeypox

  York Region says it has confirmed its first two cases of Monkeypox — and that the two infections are not connected.

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  Jul 7, 2022
• COVID-19: York Region vaccine clinic mistakenly administers undiluted vials, gives 6 times right dose

  “Due to an administration error, individuals at the medical centre received undiluted doses of Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine,” York Region Public Health said in a statement. 

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  Jan 22, 2022
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• York Region Public Health issues COVID-19 order requiring hosts of gatherings to keep contact lists

  Under a new York Region Public Health order, hosts of social gatherings who don't keep a list of attendees and their contact information could face a fine of up to $5,000.

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  Sep 3, 2021
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• At least 7 COVID-19 cases linked to Markham basketball tournament: York Region Public health

  Citing delays in receiving contact tracing information, York Region Public Health staff issued a statement on Friday advising anyone at the tournament to get a COVID-19 test.

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  Aug 27, 2021