EOHU

News January 28, 2021

Outbreak at Woodland Villa involves 15 residents and six staff, Dr. Paul Roumeliotis reports; all LTC residents in region inoculated with first dose

Watch the Eastern Ontario medical officer of health’s Jan. 28, 2021 media briefing, above. Natascha Wood Nation Valley News EASTERN ONTARIO — The region continues to see the positive effects of the provincial lockdown on…

News March 18, 2020

Barbers, hairdressers likely to be closed, paramedics to roll out COVID-19 testing, says Medical Officer of Health

EASTERN ONTARIO — Barbers, hairdressers and tattoo parlours could be the next group of businesses compelled to close their doors amid the global COVID-19 pandemic, Eastern Ontario’s Medical Officer of Health suggested in his latest…

News March 18, 2020

Those over 70 ‘should not leave their home unless absolutely necessary,’ says Medical Officer of Health

EASTERN ONTARIO — Individuals over 70 years old “should” stay home now and not leave “unless absolutely necessary,” says Eastern Ontario Medical Officer of Health Dr. Paul Roumeliotis, in a local directive issued yesterday that’s…

News November 8, 2018

Keep those special brownies under lock and key

Post-legalization, accidental cannabis-eating incidents putting people in hospital EASTERN ONTARIO —The Eastern Ontario Health Unit (EOHU) is warning residents that while weed may now be legal, it still presents “some serious risks” to innocent bystanders…

News, North Dundas, Russell, South Stormont May 9, 2017

CDSBEO and UCDSB partner with Public Health Officials to promote community awareness in response to Fentanyl crisis

Sessions scheduled May 11 at St. Thomas Aquinas High, May 16 at North Dundas District High School CHESTERVILLE, RUSSELL — The Catholic District School Board of Eastern Ontario, the Upper Canada District School Board, and…