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keep respiratory illness in mind over holidays: health unit

the windsor-essex county health unit is reminding resid...

by taylor campbell

dec 21 2022
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the sign in front of the windsor-essex county health unit on ouellette avenue. star staff / windsor star
the windsor-essex county health unit is reminding residents to follow public health measures while celebrating the holiday season.
in a written statement, the health unit this week said holiday gatherings heighten the risk of respiratory illness transmission.
“in previous years, the region has experienced large spikes in covid-19 activity in the month of january,” the health unit said. “in this regard, wechu is strongly encouraging residents to help prevent the spread of respiratory illnesses by taking proven effective measures to protect our most vulnerable over the holidays.”
the health unit asks that people stay home if they’re sick and maintain physical distance from others “as much as possible,” particularly around older adults, young children, and those with chronic health conditions.
those who have recently recovered from an illness or who are visiting someone at a higher risk of serious illness should wear a mask or face covering.
finally, stay up to date on vaccinations, including for covid-19 and the flu.

for more information about preventing the spread of illness, visit wechu.org .

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taylor campbell
taylor campbell

taylor campbell is a journalist and photographer with the windsor star currently covering city hall, municipal affairs, and more. she previously worked the police beat and extensively covered the covid-19 pandemic. a life-long windsor resident, campbell is a graduate of the university of windsor. you can reach her at tcampbell@postmedia.com or find her on twitter at @wstarcampbell.

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