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3 November 2021 / Media Releases
Letter to the Public November 2021
November 3, 2021 Dear NWHU area residents, The COVID-19 pandemic continues to impact Northwestern Health Unit’s services. Our priority is the pandemic response, which includes case and contact management, COVID-19...
Read More 29 October 2021 / Media Releases
2021 Flu Season
Northwestern Health Unit (NWHU) expects to see many people getting their flu shot this fall. Flu shots are available locally from some pharmacies, health care providers, and NWHU. The public...
Read More 22 October 2021 / Media Releases
Increase in respiratory illnesses in the Kenora area
Northwestern Health Unit has been informed by Lake of the Woods District Hospital of an increase in emergency room visits for respiratory illnesses for the Kenora area. Test results from...
Read More 22 October 2021 / Media Releases
Blue Green Algae – Spruce, Muriel and Abram lakes
A toxin-producing blue-green algae bloom has been confirmed in Spruce and Muriel lakes in the Kenora area, and in Abram Lake in Sioux Lookout. These bodies of water were sampled...
Read More 20 October 2021 / Media Releases
Flu and third doses of the COVID-19 vaccine available for some residents
Third doses of the COVID-19 vaccine are available to eligible people in Ontario. Currently, anyone living in a retirement home, long-term care home, elder care lodge, and seniors living in...
Read More 14 October 2021 / Media Releases
Those unvaccinated for COVID-19 can expect a phone call
Ontario Ministry of Health (MOH) is making phone calls to everyone with an Ontario health card number who does not yet have a first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. The...
Read More 4 October 2021 / Media Releases
Blue Green Algae – Muriel Lake
There has been a report of an algae bloom in Muriel Lake near Kenora. The bloom is being tested by the Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks to see if...
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