First local human infected with West Nile Virus in Huron Perth this year
The case was reported this year, making it a total of 61 human WNV cases to date across Ontario, according to Public Health Ontario.
Learn how to save a life this International Overdose Awareness Day
The awareness day, set for August 31, aims to honour the lives lost to overdose, support those grieving these losses, and to take action to prevent more overdoses.
Local health unit warns of bat exposure after bat tests positive for rabies
Huron Perth Public Health announced this finding on Tuesday, making it the second bat to test positive in Huron Perth this year.
Health staff urge protection against bug bites to avoid virus infection
Huron Perth Public Health says they were collected from traps in Listowel and Mitchell, and are the first positive mosquito findings of the season for Huron and Perth counties.
Huron Perth Public Health investigating Goderich dog incident
Huron Perth Public Health says on Friday morning between 9:30 and 10:30, an incident took place at the intersection of Courthouse Square and Montreal Street in the Town of Goderich.
Vaccination clinics for rabies now open
That's from Huron Perth Public Health, announcing it is partnering with Blyth Veterinary Services to offer three low-cost rabies vaccination clinics to local pet owners.
Huron Public Health urges safety as smoke affects air quality
At 6:58 p.m. Wednesday, Environment and Climate Change Canada issued a Special Air Quality Statement for several communities across Huron and Perth counties like Stratford - Mitchell, Wingham - Blyth, Listowel - Milverton, and Goderich - Bluewater.
Measles exposure at Seaforth Community Hospital
The exposure occurred at the hospital's emergency department waiting room and outpatient imaging on Monday, from 12:10 p.m. until 2:14 p.m.Â
New measles exposure at St. Marys Memorial Hospital
Huron Perth Public Health has alerted the public to a new measles exposure.It occurred on Monday from 8:55 a.m....
Be prepared, take precautions, during multi-day heat event
Hot weather hits Stratford and area on Sunday and Huron Perth Public Health is encouraging residents to be prepared...