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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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30 April 2021 / Media Releases

1 in 100 have been infected by COVID-19 regionally

The Northwestern Health Unit (NWHU) region has reached an unfortunate milestone. 1 in 100 people in the area have now been infected with COVID-19. Furthermore, the region’s percent positivity rate...
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29 April 2021 / Media Releases

Media Release – Child care workers and those aged 55+

Northwestern Health Unit (NWHU) informs the public that as of today, child care workers in licensed child care settings are eligible to book their COVID-19 vaccine appointment. To book an...
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29 April 2021 / Media Releases

Workplace Outbreak in Kenora

Northwestern Health Unit (NWHU) has been informed of three new positive COVID-19 results in Kenora who are employed at No Frills. The risk to customers is low if prevention measures...
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24 April 2021 / Media Releases

Workplace Outbreak in Fort Frances

Northwestern Health Unit (NWHU) is declaring a workplace outbreak at McMunn and Yates in Fort Frances. A workplace outbreak means that there are at least two cases of COVID-19 in...
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15 April 2021

COVID-19 Outbreak at Sturgeon Creek Alternative Program

Northwestern Health Unit (NWHU) has declared a COVID-19 outbreak at Sturgeon Creek Alternative Program (SCAP) in Emo. By provincial definition, an outbreak is declared when there are 2 or more...
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13 April 2021 / Media Releases

COVID-19 Outbreak at Calvary Baptist Church in Emo

Northwestern Health Unit (NWHU) has declared a COVID-19 outbreak at the Calvary Baptist Church in Emo. There are now five confirmed cases related to a service held over Easter weekend....
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Last modified: 14 July 2023