News Releases

HAMILTON, ON – The Medical Officer of Health has cancelled the Heat Warning issued on June 14, 2022

HAMILTON, ON – Avian influenza (“bird flu)” has been identified in a Turkey Vulture in Dundas. Avian Influenza A (H5N1) is a viral disease that affects mostly domesticated poultry and wild birds, such as geese, ducks, and shore birds. Wild birds are especially likely to carry and transmit the virus.

HAMILTON, ON – Hamilton Public Health Services (HPHS) is detecting increased flu activity as the end of influenza season approaches. As of April 5, five cases of lab confirmed influenza have been reported since April 1. All five cases are Influenza A and are the first confirmed cases of influenza in Hamilton since March 30, 2020. While the cases of flu in Hamilton and across Ontario remains low, HPHS is encouraging all individuals who have not already received their flu shot, to get vaccinated against influenza, as soon as possible.

HAMILTON, ON - The Medical Officer of Health for the City of Hamilton has cancelled the Cold Weather Alert that was initiated on March 3, 2022. Temperatures are no longer at or below minus 15 degrees Celsius or minus 20 with wind chill.

HAMILTON, ON – The Medical Officer of Health for the City of Hamilton has cancelled the Cold Weather Alert that was initiated on February 19, 2022. Temperatures are no longer at or below minus 15 degrees Celsius or minus 20 with wind chill.

HAMILTON, ON –-The Medical Officer of Health for the City of Hamilton is issuing a Cold Weather Alert effective tomorrow.  A Cold Weather Alert is issued when current or anticipated weather conditions are at or below -15°C or -20 with wind chill. This alert will remain in effect until a cancellation notice is issued.

HAMILTON, ON – The Medical Officer of Health for the City of Hamilton is issuing a Cold Weather Alert effective today. A Cold Weather Alert is issued when current or anticipated weather conditions are at or below -15 degrees Celsius or - 20 degrees Celsius with wind chill. This alert will remain in effect until a cancellation notice is issued.

HAMILTON, ON – The Medical Officer of Health for the City of Hamilton is issuing a Cold Weather Alert effective tonight. A Cold Weather Alert is issued when current or anticipated weather conditions are at or below -15 degrees Celsius or - 20 degrees Celsius with wind chill. This alert will remain in effect until a cancellation notice is issued.

HAMILTON, ON – The Medical Officer of Health for the City of Hamilton is issuing a Cold Weather Alert effective tonight.  A Cold Weather Alert is issued when current or anticipated weather conditions are at or below -15 degrees Celsius or - 20 degrees Celsius with wind chill. This alert will remain in effect until a cancellation notice is issued.