What a start to the week! After nearly a year of living a COVID-19 reality, Chatham-Kent caught a glimmer of light at the end of a long tunnel, and celebrated the arrival of its first shipment of the COVID-19 vaccine on Monday January 25, 2021. CK Public Health staff, along with Chatham-Kent EMS and CKHA, went straight to work, and … Read More
Vaccine Plan for CK
As Wave 2 of the COVID-19 pandemic reaches a critical point, we know the light at the end of tunnel may still seem far away. Despite these difficult days, hope is very much on the horizon with the arrival of the COVID-19 vaccine in Canada. We are anticipating to hear news in the very near future from the provincial government … Read More
Findings from CK Public Health’s COVID-19 Community Survey
In the fall, CK Public Health worked with IPSOS to do a community survey about COVID-19. Thank you to our community members who took part. Below, we share why we did the survey, what we learned, and what we’re doing with the information. Why a survey on COVID-19 in Chatham-Kent? In short, the answers to the survey questions help us … Read More
Working Together To Stop an Outbreak in the Community
We’ve learned a lot about COVID-19 since the pandemic was declared in March: We truly are all in this together. On Monday November 23rd Chatham-Kent moved into the YELLOW-PROTECT level of the Keeping Ontario Safe and Open Framework. We are grateful for your continued effort to follow changing public health measures. With case numbers rising, we need to continue to practice these measures … Read More
National Addictions Awareness Week
The theme for National Addictions Awareness Week (NAAW) 2020 is Change Begins With Me. Join us as we explore what this means for our community, share information about local services and supports, and discuss why we need to change how we talk about and address issues related to mental health and substance use. What do we mean when we say … Read More
Outbreak declared in Chatham-Kent School
COVID-19 outbreak declared at Winston Churchill Public School Dr. David Colby, Medical Officer of Health for Chatham-Kent has declared a COVID-19 outbreak at Winston Churchill Public School. This is the first school outbreak in Chatham-Kent. An outbreak in a school is defined as two (2) or more confirmed cases of COVID-19 within a school community, where transmission has been confirmed … Read More
Keeping together….while staying apart: the Wallaceburg Farmers’ Market
Keeping together….while staying apart: the Wallaceburg Farmers’ Market Service groups, community organizations, and local businesses have faced incredible challenges to operate as close to normal as possible. Each of these groups and organizations make the community a better place to live. The Wallaceburg Farmers Market Volunteer Committee in partnership with the Downtown Wallaceburg BIA has been operating a Farmers’ Market since 2017. Each … Read More
Celebrate Remembrance Day 2020 Safely
CK Public Health recognizes and supports our veterans and active duty military, who have served our country to give us the freedoms and rights that we have each day. COVID-19 has changed the way we commemorate important events such as Remembrance Day, but there are ways to celebrate safely. Attending or Hosting an Event Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, … Read More
Rotary of Chatham-Sunrise wants you to finish the task, and wear a mask!
Rotary of Chatham-Sunrise wants you to finish the task, and wear a mask! Chatham-Kent has many service groups and organizations that make the community a better place. Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, many of these groups have had to think of creative ways to serve the community, while adhering to public health measures. The Rotary Club of Chatham-Sunrise … Read More
CK Public Health Conducts Community Survey
In the coming days, you may get a phone call to ask about your perceptions, beliefs and behaviours related to COVID-19. CK Public Health is partnering with Ipsos, a Canadian-based market research and public opinion firm, to complete a survey that will help guide the local public health response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Ipsos interviewers will be calling a random … Read More
Take public health precautions this Halloween!
Media Release October 22, 2020 Take public health precautions this Halloween! Halloween may look different this year in Chatham-Kent: but if done safely, can still be fun for your family! “We need to be realistic and allow some normality while still following public health guidance this Halloween,” says Dr. David Colby, Medical Officer of Health. “COVID-19 … Read More
School related COVID-19 cases in Chatham-Kent
Media Release October 20, 2020 Two cases declared at St. Anne Catholic School in Blenheim CK Public Health is reporting the first cases of COVID-19 in a school community in Chatham-Kent, at St. Anne Catholic School in Blenheim. Two individuals contracted COVID-19 outside of school and are self-isolating. Due to privacy considerations, further information about the … Read More