Today, Public Health Sudbury & Districts released a new weekly online Respiratory Illness Surveillance Dashboard for Sudbury and districts to provide information about local activity levels of respiratory illness, including COVID-19, influenza, and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). The tool includes information about cases, and new hospitalizations and outbreaks, as well as COVID-19 detected in local wastewater. Keep reading
Public Health Sudbury & Districts has officially lifted the drinking water advisory that came into effect Monday, October 9, 2023 for residents of the Town of Gogama.
Public Health issued the drinking water advisory because of a temporary loss of pressure in the municipal water system. The water has been tested to ensure its safety.
“The bacteriological quality of the water supply has been tested with no adverse results being reported,” said Burgess Hawkins, a manager in the Public Health’s Health Protection Division. “Residents in the affected areas may notice chlorine odours and discoloured water.” Keep reading
Today, Public Health Sudbury & Districts released a new weekly online Respiratory Illness Surveillance Dashboard for Sudbury and districts to provide information about local activity levels of respiratory illness, including COVID-19, influenza, and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). The tool includes information about cases, and new hospitalizations and outbreaks, as well as COVID-19 detected in local wastewater. Keep reading
Public Health Sudbury & Districts has officially lifted the drinking water advisory that came into effect Monday, October 9, 2023 for residents of the Town of Gogama.
Public Health issued the drinking water advisory because of a temporary loss of pressure in the municipal water system. The water has been tested to ensure its safety.
“The bacteriological quality of the water supply has been tested with no adverse results being reported,” said Burgess Hawkins, a manager in the Public Health’s Health Protection Division. “Residents in the affected areas may notice chlorine odours and discoloured water.” Keep reading
Public Health Sudbury & Districts has issued a drinking water advisory effective immediately for all residents of the Town of Gogama.
A drinking water advisory means that people who take their water from the municipal system should NOT use it for drinking; making juice, infant formula, or ice; cooking; washing uncooked fruit and vegetables; or brushing teeth. Boiling the water may not make it safe for drinking. For these purposes, water from an alternate source, such as bottled water, should be used. The water can be used for laundry and bathing (excluding small children who could swallow the water).
Although the Town of Gogama has re-established the water supply, which was interrupted due to a malfunction, residents should not use the water for human consumption until advised otherwise by Public Health Sudbury & Districts. Keep reading
The Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks has advised Public Health Sudbury & Districts that results from samples taken September 28, 2023, from Boulder Lake are positive for blue-green algae (cyanobacteria). The samples contained a species of cyanobacteria that can produce toxins.
Blue-green algal blooms could also appear in other parts of the lake. Because blooms are not anchored, they can move from one location to another through wind and water action. New blooms can also form. All residents on lakes should look for blooms in their area.
Blue-green algal blooms have an unsightly pea soup appearance and foul smell and can produce toxins. Residents should avoid using or drinking water from areas where blooms are visible. Keep reading
The Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks has advised Public Health Sudbury & Districts that results from samples taken September 28, 2023, from Boulder Lake are positive for blue-green algae (cyanobacteria). The samples contained a species of cyanobacteria that can produce toxins.
Blue-green algal blooms could also appear in other parts of the lake. Because blooms are not anchored, they can move from one location to another through wind and water action. New blooms can also form. All residents on lakes should look for blooms in their area. Keep reading
Public Health Sudbury & Districts (Public Health) is pleased to announce the updated COVID-19 vaccine, which better protects against the Omicron XBB subvariant, is now available in our vaccination clinics. The initial doses will be prioritized for high-risk populations, including hospitalized individuals and hospital staff, and residents, staff and caregivers of long-term care homes and Elder Care Lodges, followed by individuals at high-risk for COVID-19-related complications or hospitalizations (Ministry of Health, page 7, PDF). Keep reading
Public Health Sudbury & Districts (Public Health) is pleased to announce the updated COVID-19 vaccine, which better protects against the Omicron XBB subvariant, is now available in our vaccination clinics. The initial doses will be prioritized for high-risk populations, including hospitalized individuals and hospital staff, and residents, staff and caregivers of long-term care homes and Elder Care Lodges, followed by individuals at high-risk for COVID-19-related complications or hospitalizations (Ministry of Health, page 7, PDF). Keep reading
Public Health Sudbury & Districts (Public Health) is pleased to announce the updated COVID-19 vaccine, which better protects against the Omicron XBB subvariant, is now available to the general public at all our vaccination clinics in the Sudbury and Manitoulin districts. See all Public Health clinic opportunities at phsd.ca/COVID-19/vaccine-clinics. Additional opportunities to receive a COVID-19 vaccine may also be available through select primary care providers and at participating pharmacies. Visit covid-19.ontario.ca/vaccine-locations for pharmacy locations that offer the COVID-19 vaccine. Keep reading
