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28 May 2021 / Media Releases
COVID-19 at Baffinland Iron Mines
Northwestern Health Unit (NWHU) notifies the public that anyone in the area who worked at the Mary River Mine Site at Baffinland Iron Mines in Nunavut between April 15th and...
Read More 28 May 2021 / Media Releases
Forest Fire Smoke Impacting Air Quality
Due to active forest fires in the region, some communities in Northwestern Ontario are experiencing smoke in the air. An air quality alert has been issued today for the Kenora,...
Read More 12 May 2021 / Media Releases
Health Unit issues workplace-specific Instructions
In response to a concerning trend in the region, Northwestern Health Unit (NWHU) has issued Instructions from the Medical Officer of Health (MOH) specific to workplaces under the Reopening Ontario...
Read More 10 May 2021 / Media Releases
COVID-19 vaccine appointments available
Northwestern Health Unit (NWHU) urges the public to book their COVID-19 vaccine appointment if they are eligible. There are spots available in clinics this week in many local communities. Starting...
Read More 7 May 2021 / Media Releases
Sioux Lookout and Lac Seul area COVID-19 situation update
Currently, there is increased risk of COVID-19 in both Lac Seul First Nation and Sioux Lookout and prevention measures need to be strictly followed. Be assured that many local partners...
Read More 6 May 2021 / Media Releases
More COVID-19 Variants of Concern in the Region
Northwestern Health Unit (NWHU) has been notified of more COVID-19 variants of concern (VOC) in the region, including both the UK and Brazil variants. This is the first Brazilian variant...
Read More 1 May 2021 / Media Releases
Workplace Outbreak at KFC Dryden
Northwestern Health Unit (NWHU) has declared a workplace outbreak at KFC in Dryden. There appears to be no additional risk to customers of the restaurant. The workplace is following all...
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