Public Health Sudbury & Districts (Public Health) is pleased to announce that COVID-19 and seasonal influenza vaccines are now available in our service area. This vaccination campaign aims to reduce the risk of serious illness from COVID-19, influenza (flu), Keep reading
A visible bloom of blue-green algae has been observed in the French River. The Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks has advised Public Health Sudbury & Districts that after testing samples taken Monday, September 16, 2024, from that bloom, blue-green algae (cyanobacteria) has been confirmed. Keep reading
A visible bloom of blue-green algae (cyanobacteria) has been observed in Whitewater Lake. The Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks has advised Public Health Sudbury & Districts that after testing samples taken Friday, September 17, 2024, from that bloom, blue-green algae has been confirmed. The samples contained a species of cyanobacteria that can produce toxins. Keep reading
A visible bloom of blue-green algae (cyanobacteria) has been observed in Ramsey Lake. The Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks has advised Public Health Sudbury & Districts that after testing samples taken Friday, September 13, 2024, from that bloom, blue-green algae (cyanobacteria) has been confirmed. Keep reading
The optimization of fluoride levels in Espanola’s municipal water supply has resumed. Water fluoridation was temporarily paused at the Espanola Water Treatment Plant in May due to an equipment malfunction with the fluoride analyzer. Keep reading
Public Health Sudbury & Districts has officially lifted the drinking water advisory that came into effect Thursday, September 5, 2024, for residents of Little Current. Keep reading
Public Health Sudbury & Districts has issued a drinking water advisory effective immediately for all residents of Little Current. Keep reading
The 2024–2025 season’s first four confirmed infections of influenza virus have been reported within Public Health Sudbury & Districts’ service area. Last year saw an early beginning to the influenza season. While it is too early to know if this year’s influenza season is starting early, these four infections are a concerning sign that this might be the case. Keep reading
The Community Drug Strategies of Manitoulin and Lacloche Foothills have received reports of an increase in the number of drug poisonings (overdoses) and unexpected reactions from the use of substances in the Manitoulin and Lacloche Foothills areas. Keep reading
Public Health Sudbury & Districts has received confirmation that an American Crow in the Greater Sudbury area has tested positive for West Nile virus (WNv). Keep reading