- Michael Kras
- 29 Feb 2024
Hamilton sees confirmed case of measles at McMaster Children’s Hospital
A case of measles has been confirmed in Hamilton at McMaster Children’s Hospital, and public health is investigating potential exposures. All known contacts who may have been exposed to the measle...
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- Michael Kras
- 09 Dec 2022
Hamilton urges locals to get their flu shot
Amid an imposing ‘triple threat’ of respiratory viruses circulating – influenza, RSV, and COVID-19 – the City of Hamilton is urging residents to protect themselves and the community as optimal...
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- Michael Kras
- 06 Dec 2022
Flu, cold, and COVID clinic opens at St. Joe’s in Hamilton
With the season of viral spread in full swing and our healthcare capacities stretched thin, St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton (SJHH) has opened a dedicated clinic for COVID-19, cold, and flu treatmen...
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- Michael Kras
- 14 Sep 2022
Hamilton Public Library now lends out CO2 monitors
The Hamilton Public Library (HPL) has added something new to its list of lendable items, and it’s a tool that may prove very useful in the age of COVID-19. The HPL has announced that they are now of...
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- Michael Kras
- 12 Sep 2022
Hamilton confirms first human case of West Nile Virus this year
Hamilton public health has confirmed its first known human case of West Nile Virus (WNV) for the season. The news has prompted the city’s medical officer of health to move the local risk of WNV from...
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- Michael Kras
- 01 Aug 2022
Hamilton warns of increased local risk for West Nile Virus
City of Hamilton Public Health is warning residents of an increased local risk of West Nile Virus (WNV). According to a release from the city, a batch of mosquitoes trapped this week in Hamilton teste...
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- Michael Kras
- 29 Jun 2022
Hamilton is hosting a pop-up monkeypox vaccine clinic
Hamilton public health has announced that they will be opening a pop-up vaccine clinic for immunization against monkeypox for at-risk community members. The clinic will be hosted at the East End Publi...
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- Michael Kras
- 10 Jun 2022
Hamilton hospitals will continue with mask mandates
In spite of the Ontario government’s announcement that provincial mask mandates will be lifted in remaining settings where they’re required – such as hospitals and public transit – Hamilton’...
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- Michael Kras
- 06 Jun 2022
Hamilton is investing $3.6 million in air purification for city facilities
The City of Hamilton has announced its plans to invest $3.6 million into air purification improvements across city facilities. The support comes through the federal government’s Investing in Canada ...
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- Michael Kras
- 20 Aug 2021
Hamilton’s risk of West Nile Virus increases to ‘high’
Keep the bug spray on standby: Hamilton’s risk of West Nile Virus (WNV) has just increased. A batch of mosquitoes trapped this week tested positive for West Nile Virus, marking the first confirmed W...
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