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1 September 2021 / Media Releases
NWHU supports provincial vaccine passports
With a looming fourth wave of COVID-19, Dr. Kit Young Hoon, Medical Officer of Health at Northwestern Health Unit (NWHU) supports the provincial government’s decision to implement vaccine passports. The...
Read More 31 August 2021 / Media Releases
Blue-Green Algae: Larson Bay and Maple Road areas of Wabigoon Lake
There have been reports of algae blooms in the Larson Bay and Maple Road areas of Wabigoon Lake in Dryden. The blooms are being tested to see if they are...
Read More 23 August 2021 / Media Releases
Wearing a mask remains a requirement in Ontario
Northwestern Health Unit (NWHU) reminds the public that wearing a mask or face covering in enclosed public spaces is a requirement in Ontario. The rule is for anyone in Ontario,...
Read More 13 August 2021 / Media Releases
Some COVID-19 vaccine second doses require rebooking
Anyone who booked their COVID-19 vaccine appointment using the provincial booking system must rebook their 2nd dose through the Northwestern Health Unit. The large clinics for previously scheduled second doses...
Read More 12 July 2021 / Media Releases
Region reaches vaccine milestone
Northwestern Health Unit (NWHU) and local partners have now given over 100,000 COVID-19 vaccine doses in our region. This milestone comes as 78.4% of the area’s adults aged 18 and...
Read More 30 June 2021 / Media Releases
Youth now eligible for the second dose of COVID-19 vaccine
Eligibility for second doses of the COVID-19 vaccine has expanded. Anyone who meets the criteria below should book an appointment for their second dose, including those aged 12-17 years old....
Read More 25 June 2021 / Media Releases
Forest Fire Smoke Impacting Air Quality
Due to active forest fires in the region, some communities in Northwestern Ontario may experience smoke in the air this weekend. An air quality alert has been issued today for...
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