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8 September 2021 / Media Releases
Delta variant in NWHU area
Northwestern Health Unit (NWHU) says the Delta variant of COVID-19 is noted throughout the region. Anyone, including those who are fully vaccinated for COVID-19, should get tested if they have...
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1 September 2021 / Media Releases
Blue-Green Algae – Update
There have been reports of algae blooms in Wabigoon Lake in the Larson Bay, Maple Road, and Flat Rock areas of Dryden. Flat Rock and Sandy Beach swimming areas in...
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1 September 2021 / Media Releases
NWHU supports provincial vaccine passports
With a looming fourth wave of COVID-19, Dr. Kit Young Hoon, Medical Officer of Health at Northwestern Health Unit (NWHU) supports the provincial government’s decision to implement vaccine passports. The...
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31 August 2021 / Media Releases
Blue-Green Algae: Larson Bay and Maple Road areas of Wabigoon Lake
There have been reports of algae blooms in the Larson Bay and Maple Road areas of Wabigoon Lake in Dryden. The blooms are being tested to see if they are...
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23 August 2021 / Media Releases
Wearing a mask remains a requirement in Ontario
Northwestern Health Unit (NWHU) reminds the public that wearing a mask or face covering in enclosed public spaces is a requirement in Ontario. The rule is for anyone in Ontario,...
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13 August 2021 / Media Releases
Some COVID-19 vaccine second doses require rebooking
Anyone who booked their COVID-19 vaccine appointment using the provincial booking system must rebook their 2nd dose through the Northwestern Health Unit. The large clinics for previously scheduled second doses...
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12 July 2021 / Media Releases
Region reaches vaccine milestone
Northwestern Health Unit (NWHU) and local partners have now given over 100,000 COVID-19 vaccine doses in our region. This milestone comes as 78.4% of the area’s adults aged 18 and...
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