Newswatch COVID-19 Digest: Sunday, March 29, 2020
Here is the latest local, regional and national headlines on the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) for Sunday, March 29, 2020: There have been 1,144 confirmed cases […]
Medical Officer of Health
COVID-19 now spreading within EOHU area: Roumeliotis
SD&G, PRESCOTT-RUSSELL – The region’s top doctor says one of the two cases of COVID-19 over the weekend in the Eastern Ontario Health Unit area […]
Front line workers would have equipment shortage if surge now in COVID-19 cases: Roumeliotis
CORNWALL – The region’s top doctor says the federal government’s $1 billion novel coronavirus response package will “help a lot,” especially with equipment for first […]
Health unit responds to budget cuts, consolidation
CORNWALL – The region’s health unit has responded to the proposed cuts and consolidation to public health announced in this month’s provincial budget. In a […]
Second human case of West Nile virus
SD&G – The regional health unit says another human case of West Nile virus has turned up on the five eastern counties. The Eastern Ontario […]
Health unit gets top marks in accreditation
CORNWALL – The Eastern Ontario Health Unit has been given an exemplary standing by Accreditation Canada. The voluntary review measures several performance indicators, including risk […]
Both sides in Cornwall fluoride debate to present again
CORNWALL – Both sides in the fluoride debate will be back at the city council table again. Council agreed unanimously Monday night to have local […]
LTE: Even with health inspections, buyer beware
I assume that citizens ought to be thankful that the medical officer of health intends to be more vigilant in regard to inspecting restaurants. We’ve […]
West Nile virus in the area
SD&G – The regional health unit is cautioning people to cover up and wear insect repellent after mosquitoes carrying the West Nile virus were found […]