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11 January 2022 / Media Releases
NWHU advises to prepare for self-isolation
Due to the high transmissibility of the Omicron variant, Northwestern Health Unit (NWHU) advises the public to have essential items on-hand in case you are required to self-isolate. Public health...
Read More 27 December 2021 / Media Releases
Omicron variant spreading in region
The Omicron variant is spreading across the region quickly. Northwestern Health Unit (NWHU) warns that the newest variant is likely in all local communities, and notes that community transmission appears...
Read More 22 December 2021 / Media Releases
Omicron variant detected in NWHU region
Northwestern Health Unit (NWHU) has received confirmation that two positive cases in the region were infected with the omicron variant. These are the first known omicron cases in the NWHU...
Read More 17 December 2021 / Media Releases
Booster doses offer protection against omicron variant
Northwestern Health Unit (NWHU) is responding to the urgent threat of the omicron variant of COVID-19 and the recent spike in local cases. Getting a booster dose of the vaccine...
Read More 17 December 2021 / Media Releases
Recommendation to suspend extra-curricular activities in Fort Frances area
Upon closure of two Fort Frances elementary schools this week due to COVID-19, Northwestern Health Unit (NWHU) recommends the immediate suspension of all indoor extra-curricular activities for those aged 4-11...
Read More 15 December 2021 / Media Releases
Increased COVID-19 risk across region – immediate action needed
Northwestern Health Unit (NWHU) is warning the public of an increased risk of COVID-19 infection across the region. Clusters of cases are currently being seen in Kenora, Dryden, and Fort...
Read More 14 December 2021 / Media Releases
Travel outside northwestern Ontario not recommended
As the omicron variant spreads across the globe, Dr. Kit Young Hoon, Medical Officer of Health at Northwestern Health Unit (NWHU) strongly recommends against travel outside of northwestern Ontario over...
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