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22.04.2022 / 16:53

LHSC to extend virtual pediatric urgent care clinic beyond pandemic

London Health Sciences Centre says it will extend its virtual pediatric urgent care clinic beyond the COVID-19 pandemic.The move by the London, Ont., hospital network will be done in consultation with regional partners, LHSC said. Children’s Hospital in London, Ont., launches virtual emergency clinic The service currently provides patients with a chance to connect with a care provider remotely.This could include having a family discuss a child condition’s with a pediatric emergency room physician by video.The virtual clinic has seen more than 5,600 patients since its launch in May 2020 as a response to the pandemic.

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COVID-19: 20 new cases, 15 recoveries in London and Middlesex Sunday

The Middlesex-London Health Unit (MLHU) reported 20 new COVID-19 cases on Sunday.The region’s total COVID-19 case count now stands at 14,074 cases of which 13,669 have recovered, an increase of 15 from Saturday.The death toll remains unchanged at 239.

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Situation ‘resolved’ after claims London, Ont. restaurant didn’t enforce vaccine rules: MLHU

COVID-19 vaccination passport system after a well-known anti-masker paid the city a visit over the weekend.Chris “Sky” Saccoccia tweeted a video of himself and other people dining inside at a location of burger franchise The Works on King Street. COVID-19: Elgin, Ont.

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Intimate partner violence in London, Ont. worsening amid pandemic

Middlesex-London Health Unit medical officer of health Dr. Chris Mackie is the latest to raise alarm over the issue of intimate partner violence, which has become more frequent and more severe amid the pandemic.During Thursday’s COVID-19 update, Mackie used the opportunity to specifically identify intimate partner violence as a major issue in the community.

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COVID-19: Vaccine eligibility expands in London-Middlesex, Elgin-Oxford to those 65+

COVID-19 vaccine in the London area, local health officials have announced.As of Tuesday, people aged 65 and older, and those who are turning 65 this year, are now able to book an appointment to receive a vaccine at a mass vaccination clinic in London-Middlesex and Elgin-Oxford.

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Coronavirus: 21 new cases London-Middlesex; 18 cases in Elgin and Oxford

Twenty-seven new coronavirus cases and 23 new recoveries were reported Saturday by officials with the Middlesex-London Health Unit.In addition, the number of cases in the region that have screened variant-positive has risen by three.As of Saturday, the region’s pandemic case tally stands at 6,413, of which 6,066 have resolved.At least 185 virus-related deaths have been reported since the pandemic began, most recently on Monday.The health unit says at least 162 cases are considered active in London-Middlesex as of Saturday.

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Coronavirus: 27 cases in London-Middlesex; outbreak declared at University Hospital

Twenty-seven new coronavirus cases were reported Friday by officials with the Middlesex-London Health Unit.In addition, the number of cases in the region that have screened variant positive has risen by two, and an outbreak has been declared at University Hospital.As of Friday, the region’s pandemic case tally stands at 6,395, of which 6,043 have resolved, an increase of 17 from the day before.At least 185 deaths have been reported since the pandemic began, most recently on Monday.The health unit says at least 167 cases are considered active in London-Middlesex as of Friday.

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Coronavirus: Vaccine eligibility expanded to more priority groups in London region

coronavirus vaccination campaign is being expanded following updated guidance from the province and a renewed shipment of vaccine.In a joint statement Tuesday, the Middlesex-London Health Unit along with Huron Perth Public Health and Southwestern Public Health said initial doses of the vaccine would soon begin for additional priority groups identified under Phase 1 of the province’s three-phase vaccination plan.

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London, Ont., NICU nurse who travelled to D.C. has been fired ‘with cause’

London Health Sciences Centre says Kristen Nagle has been ‘terminated with cause’ following an internal investigation into actions involving the nurse back in November. An outspoken critic of COVID-19 measures, Nagle made headlines in early January following a trip to D.C.

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Retired nurses stepping up to help the coronavirus vaccine efforts in London, Ont.

coronavirus, she did not hesitate to come back to work.“I honestly felt the need to help in some small way,” Shields said.Within a few days, she was on the job helping front-line workers get the vaccine.“The health-care workers coming in are wanting to be there, they want their vaccinations,” she said.“It’s injecting some hope into everyone that there is going to be an end to this at some point.” LHSC board of directors chair resigns after ex-CEO launches lawsuit Shields is one of at least 20 retired nurses who are now helping to vaccinate people in London.Carol Young-Ritchie, the executive vice-president, chief nursing officer and vice-president of professional practice, medicine, critical care and family medicine at London Health

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London, Ont., assessment centres to no longer offer testing for those who need it to travel

COVID-19 test for travelling out of the county at any of London’s assessment centres.In a statement, the Thames Valley Family Health Team, which co-runs the assessment centres with London Health Sciences Centre, said the move is due to a change in the province of Ontario’s testing criteria.The move includes the testing centre at Western University, Carling Assessment Centre, and Oakridge Assessment Centre.Those who need a test to get clearance to travel internationally are advised to reach out to their travel carrier for the most up-to-date information.

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Coronavirus: London assessment centres report 70 to 130 no-shows daily as case numbers soar

coronavirus case numbers set new records daily, officials with the assessment centres are noticing a growing number of people not showing up for pre-booked appointments.Mike McMahon, executive director at Thames Valley Family Health Team who jointly runs the assessment centres with the London Health Sciences Centre, said they are seeing anywhere from 70 to 130 no-shows a day.“That’s like spoiled fruit. When an appointment is missed that’s a missed opportunity for this system to get a person tested,” he said.This comes at a time when he said they are up 50 per cent in terms of testing capacity since September.

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Coronavirus: vaccinations begin Wednesday in London, underway in Windsor

COVID-19 vaccines arrived on Monday and the first vaccine will be administered on Wednesday. Canada hasn’t identified the U.K.

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University Hospital outbreaks ‘not the driver’ of COVID-19 cases in London area

COVID-19 cases associated with the London Health Sciences Centre’s University Hospital outbreaks continues to grow, but the local health unit says the outbreaks are “not the driver” of consistently high daily case counts in the region.As of Monday, a total of 60 staff and physicians and 71 patients have tested positive for COVID-19 in connection with the University Hospital outbreaks while 13 people have died. An additional but entirely separate outbreak was also declared at UH on Saturday at 5IP Cardiology and cardiology offices, with less than five cases linked to it.

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LHSC lowers flags to half-mast as University Hospital COVID-19 outbreaks claim 6 lives

COVID-19 outbreaks, which have now claimed six lives, the London Health Sciences Centre says it’s lowering flags to half-mast.In a brief message posted online Tuesday, CEO Dr. Paul Woods says the flag is being lowered in memory of the six patients who have died as a result of the ongoing outbreak.

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Coronavirus: 2 new deaths, 38 new cases in London-Middlesex

MLHU) reported 38 new coronavirus cases, two new deaths, and 14 new recoveries in the region to start the month of December.At least one of the deaths reported Tuesday is tied to the University Hospital outbreaks, as indicated by MLHU medical officer of health Dr. Chris Mackie on Monday.London Health Sciences Centre says that the UH outbreaks are associated with six deaths, as of Tuesday.There are now a total of 1,651 COVID-19 cases and 1,395 recoveries.

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15 new coronavirus cases, 21 recoveries in London and Middlesex as region prepares to move to yellow tier

coronavirus on Sunday along with 21 recoveries and no new deaths.The update brings the region’s total COVID-19 case count to 1,361, of which 1,153 people have recovered and 63 have died.There are currently 145 known active cases in the region, the health unit says.The region’s non-intensive care hospitalized tally is at 103, however, it’s not clear how many people in total are currently in hospital — including in intensive care — as such information isn’t readily available.London Health Sciences Centre said Thursday in one of its twice-weekly updates that the number of COVID-19-positive patients in its care was “five or less,” while St.

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2 charged in connection with massive Halloween party: London police

London, Ont., police, bylaw investigating after 150 attend Halloween party in student neighbourhood The party was held Friday, Oct. 30 at a residence on Beaufort Street, a small side street off where Wharncliffe Road North becomes Western Road.On Nov.

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Huge, sustained demand prompts changes to London’s COVID-19 assessment centres

COVID-19 assessment centres in London, Ont., with one reserved for walk-ins and the other only seeing patients by appointment.The Thames Valley Family Health Team, which operates the centres alongside the London Health Sciences Centre, says the changes are meant to “meet the testing needs for our community.” Latest COVID-19 modelling suggests Ontario could see around 1,000 cases a day in October Executive director Mike McMahon says the changes will allow more people to be tested, but the team recognizes additional tests are needed.“We will continue to work with our partners to look for ways to streamline our testing capacity.”The centres are also supported by the Middlesex-London Paramedic Services, the Middlesex-London Health Unit, and

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Coronavirus: survey aims to identify supports for front-line hospital workers in southwestern Ontario

coronavirus has been widespread and touched almost every aspect of our lives, a team from Lawson Health Research Institute is hoping to learn more about its personal and professional impacts on front-line hospital workers specifically in southwestern Ontario.Front-line hospital workers in the region are asked to participate in a brief online survey to share their perceptions, causes of stress, and coping strategies.Lead investigator Dr. Kimia Honarmand, adjunct scientist and critical care physician at London Health Sciences Centre, says the goal is to identify strategies to better support them.

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5 new confirmed COVID-19 cases in London-Middlesex; 5 in Sarnia-Lambton

The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in London and Middlesex rose on Wednesday to 19 after local health officials reported five new cases, one involving a hospitalization.

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United States	Cases: 46 252 513 Deaths: 750 423 Recovered: 0
India	Cases: 34 321 025 Deaths: 459 652 Recovered: 0
Brazil	Cases: 21 835 785 Deaths: 608 235 Recovered: 0
United Kingdom	Cases: 9 215 683 Deaths: 141 607 Recovered: 0
Russia	Cases: 8 494 589 Deaths: 237 619 Recovered: 0