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12 March 2021 / Media Releases
NWHU Region Moving to Red Level of COVID-19 Response Framework
The Government of Ontario announced that the Northwestern Health Unit (NWHU) areawill be moving to the Red–Control level of the COVID-19 Response Framework as ofMarch 15, 2021 at 12:01 a.m....
Read More 5 March 2021 / Media Releases
COVID-19 Vaccine in our area – Update
Northwestern Health Unit (NWHU) and other local partners continue to offer the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine to local residents who are most at risk in our area. Over the next few...
Read More 2 March 2021 / Media Releases
NWHU watching situation in Thunder Bay closely
Northwestern Health Unit (NWHU) is closely watching the high numbers of COVID-19 cases in Thunder Bay and urges the public to be vigilant with prevention measures. On February 10, 2021,...
Read More 1 March 2021 / Media Releases
New rules for Ontario’s restaurants in the Grey, Red, and Orange levels
The Province of Ontario has revised some of the COVID-19 restrictions placed onrestaurants, bars, and other food and drink establishments. The new rules wereeffective as of March 20, 2021, at...
Read More 26 February 2021 / Media Releases
COVID-19 Variant of Concern (VOC) found in Northwestern Health Unit area
Northwestern Health Unit (NWHU) has received its first reported COVID-19 Variant of Concern (VOC) lab result. The UK variant was found in a case in the Dryden area and is...
Read More 19 February 2021 / Media Releases
Update on Kenora area COVID-19 situation – Joint release
We understand that seeing a large number of new COVID-19 cases in the Kenora area is unsettling and may cause concern for some people. Be assured that health care providers...
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