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Mosquitoes test positive for West Nile Virus in Durham

Whitby, Ontario - Durham Region Health Department has received notification that adult mosquitoes in Clarington have tested positive for West Nile virus (WNV). This is now the 15th mosquito batch in Durham Region to test positive for WNV this season.

The positive batch of mosquitoes were collected from one of the Health Department’s mosquito trap sites located in Courtice. Durham Region Health Department sets mosquito traps across the region and submits mosquitoes for laboratory testing every...

Durham Region Weekly Beach Report - Final report for 2023 season

Whitby, Ontario – Throughout the summer, Durham Region Health Department conducts weekly bacteriological water tests to determine if beaches are safe for swimming. The Public Health Ontario Laboratory in Peterborough tests the water samples. This is the final report for the 2023 season.

Test results for the week of August 28 indicate that one public beach is posted as unsafe for swimming. Beaches are posted as unsafe for swimming when elevated levels of E. coli exceed the provincial standard of...

Mosquitoes test positive for West Nile virus in Uxbridge

Whitby, Ontario – Durham Region Health Department has received notification that adult mosquitoes in Uxbridge have tested positive for West Nile virus.

The positive batch of mosquitoes were collected from one of the Health Department’s mosquito trap sites located in Uxbridge. Durham Region Health Department sets mosquito traps across the region and submits mosquitoes for laboratory testing every week between June and September. This is the 13th mosquito batch in Durham Region to test positive for...

Durham Region Weekly Beach Report

Whitby, Ontario – Throughout the summer, Durham Region Health Department conducts weekly bacteriological water tests to determine if beaches are safe for swimming. The Public Health Ontario Laboratory in Peterborough tests the water samples.

Test results for the week of August 21 indicate that one public beach is posted as unsafe for swimming. Beaches are posted as unsafe for swimming when elevated levels of E. coli exceed the provincial standard of 200 E. coli per 100 ml of water.

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Prioritize connections to improve your health

Whitby, Ontario - Durham Region Health Department is encouraging residents to prioritize meaningful connections to support their physical and mental health.

“Research shows that the power of connection is important to our well-being. Connection can take many forms: connection to yourself, connection to family and friends, and connection to your community,” says Keith Rew, public health nurse. “We know that the past few years have contributed to feelings of isolation and loneliness. The task of...