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28 September 2021 / Media Releases
Blue Green Algae – Abram Lake
There have been reports of an algae bloom north of Frog Rapids in Abram Lake, near Sioux Lookout. The bloom is being tested by the Ministry of Environment, Conservation and...
Read More 20 September 2021 / Media Releases
Election Day Vaccine Clinics
You can make a difference today, twice! While you’re out voting in our Federal Election, stop by one of Northwestern Health Unit’s COVID-19 vaccination clinics. Getting vaccinated helps to keep...
Read More 13 September 2021 / Media Releases
COVID-19 outbreak in Emo area
Northwestern Health Unit (NWHU) advises the public that there has been an increase in COVID-19 cases among unvaccinated residents in the Emo area. An outbreak associated with Sturgeon Creek Alternative...
Read More 10 September 2021 / Media Releases
Possible blue-green algae in Kenora
There have been reports of algae blooms in both Spruce Lake and at Anicinabe Beach in Kenora. The blooms are being tested by the Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks...
Read More 8 September 2021 / Media Releases
Blue Green Algae confirmed in Dryden
A toxin-producing blue-green algae bloom has been confirmed in Wabigoon Lake in Dryden. The body of water was sampled and tested by the Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks. Northwestern...
Read More 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...
Read More 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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