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Health Department reports first human case of West Nile virus illness this season
Posted on Wednesday, September 01, 2021 12:38 PM
WHITBY, ON – Durham Region Health Department has received confirmation of one human case of West Nile virus (WNV) illness. This is the first human case of WNV reported in Durham Region this year.
To date, there have been two human cases of the virus reported in Ontario. In addition, there have been 67 WNV positive groups of mosquitoes identified across the province and a total of eight groups of mosquitoes in the Region have tested positive for the virus.
“While the overall risk of becoming...
Durham Region reminds drivers to slow down in school zones as students head back to school
Posted on Tuesday, August 31, 2021 09:41 AM
Whitby, Ontario – As Durham Region students gear up to go back to school next week, the Region of Durham is reminding road users to keep safety top of mind in school zones.
“During the 2020/2021 school year, many students were learning from home so there was a decrease in the number of children walking or riding bikes to school. As in-person learning starts up again, drivers need to slow down, stay focused, and watch for cyclists and pedestrians; and pedestrians must ensure they always cross the...
Participants of two more basketball tournaments held in Oshawa urged to get tested for COVID-19
Posted on Monday, August 30, 2021 02:09 PM
Whitby, Ontario – Durham Region Health Department is currently aware of two more basketball tournaments that were held at the Playground Global facility, 1313 Boundary Road, Oshawa, where seven cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed. Anyone who attended basketball tournaments at this facility from Aug. 13 to 15 or Aug. 20 to 23 is urged to get tested as soon as possible.
Individuals who attended the Canadian Youth Basketball League (CYBL) tournament from Aug. 13 to 15 at the Playground Global...
Health Department reports more mosquitoes that have tested positive for West Nile virus
Posted on Thursday, August 26, 2021 03:37 PM
Whitby, Ontario – Durham Region Health Department has received notification of more adult mosquitoes that have tested positive for West Nile virus (WNV). The positive batch of mosquitoes was collected from one of the Health Department’s mosquito trap sites located in Oshawa. Positive confirmation was received on August 26. These are the first mosquitoes in Oshawa to test positive for WNV this season. Mosquitoes identified with WNV have also been identified in Ajax so far this season.
The Health Department...
New Parasport Games Legacy Fund Grant to help children and youth participate in parasport programs
Posted on Tuesday, August 24, 2021 10:11 AM
Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham, in partnership with Their Opportunity, is excited to announce the new Parasport Games Legacy Fund Grant. The new grant will provide qualified families with subsidies to help alleviate registration costs for children and youth to participate in parasport programs in Durham Region.
Established by the Region of Durham’s sport tourism program, Sport Durham, and administered by Their Opportunity, the
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