November 2, 2020 – RCDHU Confirms a Student at Bishop Smith Catholic High School Tests Positive for COVID-19
November 2, 2020 ‐ Today, Renfrew County and District Health Unit (RCDHU) in collaboration with the Renfrew County Catholic District School Board (RCCDSB), is confirming that a student at Bishop Smith Catholic High School in Pembroke, 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.
October 27, 2020 – RCDHU Releases Section 22 Order for Self-Isolation in Effect October 30
October 30, 2020 ‐ Dr. Robert Cushman, Acting Medical Officer of Health for the Renfrew County and District Health Unit (RCDHU), has issued a Section 22 Order under the Health Protection and Promotion Act requiring all residents of Renfrew County and District (RCD), to immediately begin self-isolation if they: • are a confirmed case or probable case of COVID-19; • have signs and symptoms of COVID-19, have been tested for COVID-19 and are awaiting the results of their test; • believe they now have one or more symptoms (even mild symptoms) of COVID-19; or • are a close contact of a person diagnosed with COVID-19 or are a close contact of a person identified as a probable case of COVID-19.
October 27, 2020 – RCDHU Declaring Suspect COVID-19 Outbreak at Canadian Nuclear Laboratories (CNL)
October 27, 2020 ‐ Today, Renfrew County and District Health Unit (RCDHU), is confirming that two employees of Canadian Nuclear Laboratories (CNL) have positive laboratory-confirmed cases of novel coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19).
October 26, 2020 – RCDHU Confirms a Student at Herman Street Public School Tests Positive For COVID-19
October 26, 2020 ‐ Today, Renfrew County and District Health Unit (RCDHU) in collaboration with the Renfrew County District School Board (RCDSB), is confirming that a student at Herman Street Public School in Petawawa, 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 and self-isolate. The school remains open to in-person learning for all other students and staff.
October 23, 2020 – RCDHU Confirms Positive COVID-19 Case at Opeongo High-School
October 23, 2020 ‐ Today, Renfrew County and District Health Unit (RCDHU) in collaboration with the Renfrew County District School Board (RCDSB), is confirming that a student at Opeongo High School has a positive laboratory-confirmed case of novel coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19). RCDHU has directed a class of students and a number of staff to go home immediately and self-isolate. The school remains open to in-person learning and will be open on Monday morning to receive students and staff.
October 23, 2020 – Renfrew County and District Health Unit’s Pembroke Office – Notice of Relocation
October 23, 2020 ‐ Please be advised that Renfrew County and District Health Unit’s (RCDHU) Pembroke office will be relocating to a temporary location at the Pembroke Mall, 1100 Pembroke Street East.
October 22, 2020 – RCDHU 2020/2021 Flu Campaign Update
October 22, 2020 ‐ Due to COVID-19, there is increased early interest from the public in the flu vaccination this year. While Renfrew County and District Health Unit (RCDHU) applauds the fact that more residents are recognizing the importance of annual flu shots, please be advised that community flu clinics will start in early November pending the announcement of the provincial launch.
October 22, 2020 – How to Safely Navigate Halloween during COVID-19
October 22, 2020 ‐ Renfrew County and District Health Unit (RCDHU) wants residents to be safe this Halloween. Due to the significant increase in COVID-19 case counts in Renfrew County and District (RCD), RCDHU is recommending that residents consider opting for safer alternative ways to celebrate Halloween. RCDHU is strongly recommending the cancellation of traditional organized community/municipal Halloween events where unmonitored or private social gatherings occur.
October 16, 2020 – Health Unit’s Pembroke Office is Relocating
October 16, 2020 ‐ The lease for Renfrew County and District Health Unit’s (RCDHU) Pembroke office at 7 International Drive ends on October 31, 2020. Construction is being completed at the new permanent office at 141 Lake Street in Pembroke. The health unit will be temporarily located at the Pembroke Mall at 1100 Pembroke Street East, effective October 26th. It will be business as usual with no disruption of services.
October 15, 2020 – How to Safely Navigate COVID-19 during Hunting Season
October 15, 2020 ‐ As another hunting season begins, Renfrew County and District Health Unit (RCDHU) is reminding residents to adhere to public health guidelines to ensure a safe hunt.