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Novel H1N1
Influenza Virus
Updated as new information is available.
The World Health Organization (WHO)
raised the pandemic alert level from Phase 5 to Phase 6, signaling
that a global pandemic is underway.
This means that there is wide spread transmission and is not related to
severity of illness. Moving to phase 6 has no implications for local
influenza related activities or recommendations at the present time. The
Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit will continue to
respond to the local needs of our community and as local conditions
change we will update our recommendations. Currently, locally we are not
experiencing significant disease transmission and illness being
experienced is mild.
If you have influenza-like symptoms (e.g. cough, fever):
- Stay home from work, school or child care centres;
minimize contact with household members; cover your cough and wash
hands; practice social distancing if you are ill by avoiding going
out in public; contact your primary care provider if you experience
difficulty breathing or symptoms that concern you.
- Don't go to the emergency department unless you
are recommended to do so by your primary care provider or Telehealth
Ontario.
- If you do not have a primary care provider,
please call Telehealth Ontario at 1-866-797-0000.
Individuals who are feeling well can continue to attend school or
work as normal.
The message remains the same to prevent the spread of
infection:
- Practice frequent hand washing and use of hand
sanitizer: after coughing, sneezing or blowing your nose; after
shaking hands; before eating; before touching your nose, eyes or
mouth.
- Cover your mouth when sneezing and coughing:
cough into a tissue or your sleeve and wash your hands afterwards.
- Keep things clean: frequently clean hard surfaces
such as counters, door knobs and railings with a disinfectant wipe
or cleaner.
For further information on H1N1, please visit
www.fightflu.ca
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Owners and operators of Small Drinking Water Systems
need to be aware of changes affecting how their drinking water will be
regulated by the Ontario government. If the public has access to drinking water at your
business and you do not get your drinking water from a municipal
drinking water system, you may be an owner or operator of a "Small
Drinking Water System".
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Recent Press Releases
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Health Unit confirms cases of Influenza in a summer
camp in Leeds, Grenville and Lanark Counties
There have been several cases of influenza-like illness reported among
campers and counselors at a summer camp this past weekend. The Health
Unit is working with the camp director to contain the spread among other
campers and staff.
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Swimming Pool Safety
Summer holidays for school children have begun. Many public swimming
pools have opened for the summer season. The Leeds, Grenville and Lanark
District Health Unit would like to remind parents to be aware that
although swimming pools are a great way to cool off and get exercise in
the hot weather, it is essential that parents accompany their children
to public pools to ensure their safety.
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Beach Water Quality
The Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit will once again
begin weekly water sampling of the area's public bathing beaches. The
beaches will be monitored weekly throughout the summer season. This year
the following public swimming areas will be monitored:
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