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10 April 2021 / Media Releases
Increased COVID-19 risk in the Sioux Lookout area
The Northwestern Health Unit is seeing an increase in the number of COVID-19 positive test results, including one Variant of Concern (VOC) in the Sioux Lookout Health Hub. As of...
Read More 7 April 2021 / Media Releases
COVID-19 vaccine booking opens up to those aged 60+
As of Wednesday, April 7, 2021, anyone born in 1961 or earlier can book an appointment for their COVID-19 vaccine in the Northwestern Health Unit (NWHU) area. These residents can...
Read More 1 April 2021 / Media Releases
Workplace Outbreak in Emo
Northwestern Health Unit (NWHU) informs the public that a COVID-19 outbreak has been declared at the New Gold Mine in Emo. A workplace outbreak is defined as two or more...
Read More 1 April 2021 / Media Releases
COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic Update
Northwestern Health Unit (NWHU) and local partners are making progress on vaccinating residents with the COVID-19 vaccine. Nearly 20,000 shots have been given in our area, which means 32% of...
Read More 31 March 2021 / Media Releases
UK Variant found in workplace outbreak in Dryden
Northwestern Health Unit (NWHU) has been notified that a COVID-19 variant of concern has been identified in a case related to the outbreak at Walmart in Dryden. Variants of concern...
Read More 29 March 2021 / Media Releases
Dryden COVID-19 Case Update
There has been a confirmed case of the UK variant in a high school student in Dryden. Northwestern Health Unit (NWHU) expects more variant cases to be confirmed in the...
Read More 29 March 2021 / Media Releases
COVID-19 vaccine clinics full across NWHU region
Please be advised that all COVID-19 vaccine clinics across the region are now full for the next two weeks. Due to Moderna vaccine supply shortages, some clinic dates must be...
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