Use this for media release posts
Northwestern Health Unit (NWHU) is notifying the public of a situation that occurred at the Rhythm on the Range event in Dryden on August 20, 2022, that has resulted in at least 10 people reporting symptoms consistent with foodborne illness. The investigation is ongoing at this time; however, NWHU suspects Read more…
A blue green algae bloom has been confirmed in Wabigoon Lake, in Dryden. A sample of the bloom was taken in the Bonny Bay area and results show that toxins were present that exceed the Ontario Drinking Water Standard. Since the testing earlier this month, concentrations may now be higher Read more…
There has been a report of an algae bloom near Rowatt Road in the Bonny Bay area of Wabigoon Lake, near Dryden. The bloom is being tested by the Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks to see if it is blue-green algae. At this time, the results are not known, Read more…
There has been a report of an algae bloom at the public beach on the north side of Ghost Lake, near Dryden. The bloom is being tested by the Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks to see if it is blue-green algae. At this time, the results are not known, Read more…
Recently the World Health Organization (WHO) declared monkeypox a global health emergency. WHO declares a health emergency not as a call to panic, but as a call to action, when a coordinated effort among many countries in the world is required to control a risk to health. Currently, there has Read more…
The following blue-green algae reports have been updated/newly reported: Pelican Lake in Sioux Lookout – Not considered an algae bloom Minnitaki Lake near Sioux Lookout – Confirmed on July 21, 2022 Kirk Lake near Sioux Lookout – Newly reported and being investigated by the MECP The newly reported bloom at Read more…
Northwestern Health Unit (NWHU) is asking members of the public what they think about supervised consumption services through an online survey. Supervised consumption services/sites are legally sanctioned spaces where people are allowed to use pre-obtained illegal drugs in a clean, safe, and supportive environment. No illegal drugs can be acquired Read more…
Northwestern Health Unit (NWHU) advises that COVID-19 cases are increasing in communities across the region. The latest PCR testing data shows a total of 315 active cases in the region, with a percent positivity of 17.7%, up from 12.8% last week. Many of the active cases are in the jurisdiction Read more…
There has been a report of algae blooms in the following bodies of water: Abram Lake in Sioux Lookout Minnitaki Lake near Sioux Lookout Wabigoon Lake in Dryden, near Eagles Landing Golf Course The blooms are being tested by the Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks to see if it Read more…
NWHU is pleased to hear that the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine for children 6 months to 5 years of age has been approved by Health Canada. Vaccines are an effective tool to help reduce the spread and severity of COVID-19 for those who get vaccinated, their families, and the community. “We Read more…