March 28, 2021 – COVID-19 Spreads as Variants of Concern Reach Renfrew County and District
March 28, 2021 ‐ Today, Renfrew County and District Health Unit (RCDHU) is confirming that variants of concern (VOCs) have been identified in Renfrew County and District (RCD). One-third of the cases in the last week have been confirmed to be the U.K. B.1.1.7 VOC. Initial cases can be contributed to travel and workplaces outside of RCD, followed by community spread within RCD.
March 27, 2021 – RCDHU Confirms One Staff Member at Tim Hortons in Renfrew Tests Positive for COVID-19
March 27, 2021 ‐ Today, Renfrew County and District Health Unit (RCDHU) is confirming that one staff member at Tim Hortons in Renfrew, has a positive laboratory-confirmed case of novel coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19). As a result, Tim Hortons management has voluntarily closed both sites to undergo a deep clean of both facilities. All staff who have been deemed to be a close contact of the positive case, have been given direction to self-isolate and arrange for testing.
March 26, 2021 – RCDHU Introduces “COVID-19 Safe Dining” Requirements for Patrons and Operators
March 26, 2021 ‐ Effective April 02, 2021 - Renfrew County and District Health Unit (RCDHU) is requiring that patrons dine out with household members only to help limit the spread of COVID-19 across Renfrew County and District (RCD). This is especially important as the number of presumed variants of concern (VOC) cases rise across the province.
March 25, 2021 – Vaccine Appointments to be Available Early Next Week for Residents 75 to 79 Years of Age
March 25, 2021 ‐ There has been tremendous interest and uptake in COVID-19 vaccination so far in Renfrew County and District (RCD). Approximately three quarters of residents 80 years of age and over have been vaccinated with first doses, and Renfrew County and District Health Unit (RCDHU) will be moving on to booking the 75 to 79 years of age category early next week.
March 25, 2021 – RCDHU Update: COVID-19 Community Outbreak Among Two Local Municipalities
March 25, 2021 ‐ Today, Renfrew County and District Health Unit (RCDHU) is confirming that no additional positive tests among students, staff, or close contacts at Madawaska Valley District High School (MVDHS) were received.
March 21, 2021 – RCDHU Confirms a Student at Fellowes High School Tests Positive For COVID-19
March 21, 2021 ‐ Today, Renfrew County and District Health Unit (RCDHU) in collaboration with the Renfrew County District School Board (RCDSB), are confirming that a student at Fellowes High School has a positive laboratory-confirmed case of novel coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19). All students and staff who have been deemed to be a close contact of the positive case, have been given direction to stay home, self-isolate and arrange for testing. The school will remain open to in-person learning for all other students and staff.
March 19, 2021 – COVID-19 Community Outbreak Declared Among Two Local Municipalities
March 19, 2021 ‐ Today, Renfrew County and District Health Unit (RCDHU) in conjunction with the Township of Madawaska Valley and the Township of Brudenell, Lyndoch, Raglan are declaring a COVID-19 community outbreak within the two local municipalities.
March 18, 2021 – RCDHU Confirms Third Student at Madawaska Valley District High School Tests Positive For COVID-19
March 18, 2021 ‐ Today, Renfrew County and District Health Unit (RCDHU) in collaboration with the Renfrew County District School Board (RCDSB), is confirming that a third student at Madawaska Valley District High School in Barry’s Bay, has a positive laboratory-confirmed case of novel coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19). All students and staff who have been deemed to be a close contact of the positive case, have been given direction to go home immediately to self-isolate and arrange for testing. The school remains open to in-person learning for all other students and staff. Please note that this still does not warrant outbreak status as exposure was deemed to be outside of the school setting via community transmission.
March 16, 2021 – RCDHU Confirms Second Student at Madawaska Valley District High School Tests Positive For COVID-19
March 16, 2021 ‐ Today, Renfrew County and District Health Unit (RCDHU) in collaboration with the Renfrew County District School Board (RCDSB), is confirming that a second student at Madawaska Valley District High School in Barry’s Bay, has a positive laboratory-confirmed case of novel coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19). All students and staff who have been deemed to be a close contact of the positive case, have been given direction to go home immediately to self-isolate and arrange for testing. The school remains open to in-person learning for all other students and staff. Please note that this does not warrant outbreak status as exposure was deemed to be outside of the school setting.
March 15, 2021 – RCDHU Confirms Student at Madawaska Valley District High School Tests Positive For COVID-19
March 15, 2021 ‐ Today, Renfrew County and District Health Unit (RCDHU) in collaboration with the Renfrew County District School Board (RCDSB), is confirming that a student at Madawaska Valley District High School in Barry’s Bay, has a positive laboratory-confirmed case of novel coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19). All students and staff who have been deemed to be a close contact of the positive case, have been given direction to go home immediately to self-isolate and arrange for testing. The school remains open to in-person learning for all other students and staff.