Public Health News

Secondary school suspensions take effect today - May 8, 2025
Waterloo Region – This morning, 920 secondary students with out-of-date vaccination records have been suspended by Region of Waterloo Public Health under the Immunization of School Pupils Act. “Vaccination is the best way to protect against serious illness,” said Dr.

Thursday, 08 May 2025
Letter from Dr. Hsiu-Li Wang on Vaccination Policy for Post-secondary Institutions As post-secondary institutions across Ontario prepare for students to return to in-person learning and on campus living for the 2021-2022 academic year, ensuring high rates of vaccination among the student population will be critical to Ontario’s pandemic control. The COVID-19 pandemic, and in particular, the Delta variant have had a significant impact on Waterloo Region.
Thursday, 22 July 2021
Public Health issues advisory related to COVID-19 outbreak at Mary River Mine Waterloo Region – Region of Waterloo Public Health is issuing an advisory to any individuals who have arrived in Waterloo Region from the Mary River Mine site in Nunavut (Baffinland Iron Mines Corporation) since April 30, 2021 to begin self-isolation immediately and contact Region of Waterloo Public Health at 519-575-4400. A large COVID-19 outbreak was declared at the Mary River Mine site of the Baffinland Iron Mines Corporation in early May, involving the B.
Sunday, 30 May 2021
Notice of Pesticide Use Waterloo Region: Please be advised of the application of larvicide to the following locations for the control of West Nile Virus Vectors: Catch basins Sewage lagoonsDitches and standing waterBetween May 10, 2021 and September 30, 2021, municipalities within the Region of Waterloo will be conducting a larviciding program under the authority of the Region of Waterloo Medical Officer of Health to prevent the development of mosquito larvae into vectors of West Nile Virus. Altosid Pellets (PCP #21809, pellet) or VectoLex WSP (PCP #28009, pouch) will be placed by hand into catch basins of storm drains within the Region.
Tuesday, 27 April 2021
Waterloo Region residents advised to seek testing at local assessment centres if showing signs of COVID-19 Waterloo Region residents advised to seek testing at local assessment centres if showing signs of COVID-19 Waterloo Region - All residents are advised to seek testing at a local assessment centre if they are showing symptoms of COVID-19. Residents are also directed to seek testing if they have been exposed to a confirmed case or if they have screened positive on a rapid test.
Thursday, 22 April 2021