Dear health care partners, The COVID-19 pandemic continues to impact Northwestern Health Unit’s services. Our priority is the pandemic response, which includes case and contact management, COVID-19 vaccinations, and infection prevention and control support. Nearly all NWHU staff have been redeployed to assist with the pandemic response and unfortunately have Read more…
There have been some new documents released regarding influenza and respiratory outbreak testing. Please see below for further information. COVID-19 Influenza Q&A re: patients > 65 years or age The Ministry of Health has developed a Q&A document for Health Care Providers to help guide influenza vaccine conversations with patients Read more…
Please note the following information and guidance: COVID-19 Screening tool for schools The screening tool for students and children in daycare has significantly changed to be less sensitive. Depending on the type and number of symptoms, some children can be monitored for only 24 hours and then return to school/daycare Read more…
The COVID Alert App is a way for the public to know if they’ve been exposed to COVID-19. Once downloaded to a mobile device, it uses Bluetooth to detect how close you are to other people with the app. If someone tests positive, they are given a unique code to Read more…
In preparation for the reopening of schools, please be aware of the following information. NWHU has shared a resource with schools regarding the process to follow when students have symptoms and the requirements for them to return back to school. Please be aware that health care providers may be asked Read more…
Please be advised that the Ministry of Health has updated the case definition, testing guidelines, symptoms document, and clearance guidelines for COVID-19. Opioid Overdose Prevention Key Messages: Case definition (Aug. 6) Update to the testing guidelines (Aug. 6) Update to the symptoms document (Aug. 6) Update to the clearance guidelines Read more…