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Concerning rise in carfentanil in local drug supply

July 31, 2025 at 5:08 p.m.

The South East Health Unit is alerting residents to a recent rise in unregulated drugs testing positive for the presence of carfentanil locally.

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Health Unit investigating exposure to Salmonella in Perth

July 29, 2025 at 8:41 p.m.

The South East Health Unit is investigating an unusual number of cases of salmonella infection.

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Announcement

South East Health Unit has issued an immediate closure order for North China Buffet, located at 300 Bell Blvd, Belleville

July 28, 2025 at 8:25 p.m.

Following a serious breach of Ontario’s Food Premises Regulation, South East Health Unit has ordered closure of the North China Buffet in Belleville, Ontario under a Section 13 of the Health Protection and Promotion Act requiring that the premises remain closed until the identified health hazards are eliminated and the operator can demonstrate full compliance with public health regulations.

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Board of Health Update for July 2025

July 23, 2025 at 8:10 p.m.

The South East Health Unit Board of Health met today in Belleville for their regular monthly meeting.

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American Crow tested positive for West Nile Virus and serves as reminder to take precautions

July 23, 2025 at 1:40 p.m.

A lab-confirmed case of West Nile Virus (WNV) in an American Crow has been identified in the Brockville area.

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Special air quality statement and heat warning issued for the South East Health Unit region

July 14, 2025 at 7:09 p.m.

Environment Canada has issued a Special Air Quality Statement alongside the Heat Warning for the South East Health Unit region.

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Heat warning issued for South East Health Unit region

July 11, 2025 at 5:56 p.m.

Environment Canada has issued a heat warning for the South East Health Unit region.

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Alarming increase in Napanee-area drug poisonings

July 8, 2025 at 7:56 p.m.

The South East Health Unit is alerting residents to a recent rise in drug-involved poisonings within the Kingston, Frontenac and Lennox & Addington region.

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Board of Health Update for June 2025

June 25, 2025 at 8:33 p.m.

The South East Health Unit Board of Health met today in Kingston for the regular monthly meeting.

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South East Health Unit to unveil new art installation honouring Indigenous representation in health spaces

June 25, 2025 at 6:48 p.m.

On Wednesday, July 2, 2025, the South East Health Unit will unveil new commissioned artwork by Indigenous artist Judi Montgomery at its Kingston office.

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Multi-day heat warning issued for South East Health Unit region 

June 23, 2025 at 3:14 p.m.

Environment Canada has issued a warning for the entirety of the South East Health Unit area for a multi-day heat event that began on Sunday.

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Special air quality statement

June 5, 2025 at 9:00 p.m.

Environment Canada has issued Special Air Quality Statements for various areas within the South East Health Unit region.

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