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19 October 2022 / Media Releases
Protect our local health care system, get vaccinated!
Health care leaders in our region are coming together to share an important message: Stay up to date on your COVID-19 vaccinations and get your flu shot to protect our...
Read More 17 October 2022 / Media Releases
Bivalent COVID-19 Booster for 12+
Northwestern Health Unit (NWHU) urges residents to stay up to date on their COVID-19 vaccinations. The vaccine formula that offers improved protection against the Omicron variant is now available for...
Read More 14 October 2022 / Media Releases
Confirmed Blue Green Algae – Multiple Locations
A blue green algae bloom has been confirmed at the following locations. Additional blooms reported on these lakes in 2022 will not be announced, but will be listed on Northwestern...
Read More 12 October 2022 / Media Releases
Change in local COVID-19 reporting
Northwestern Health Unit (NWHU) is revising their local COVID-19 data reports to offer more meaningful information to the public. Beginning next week, the website statistics for COVID-19 will be updated...
Read More 5 October 2022 / Media Releases
Blue Green Algae and Beach Closure – Keewatin Bay
There has been a report of a suspected algae bloom in the Keewatin Bay area, in Kenora. The bloom is being tested by the Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks...
Read More 4 October 2022 / Media Releases
2022 Flu Season
Northwestern Health Unit (NWHU) is preparing for flu clinics this fall. Flu shots will be available locally from many pharmacies, health care providers, and at NWHU clinics beginning in mid-October....
Read More 4 October 2022 / Media Releases
Confirmed Blue Green Algae – Longbow Lake – East Inlet
A blue green algae bloom has been confirmed on Longbow Lake – East Inlet, near Kenora. Additional blooms reported on Longbow Lake in 2022 will not be announced, but will...
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