October 14, 2020 – Workplace Safety during Wave II of COVID-19
October 14, 2020 ‐ Wave II of COVID-19 is now adding stress on our efforts to keep the economy up and running. This should come as no surprise. We had a virtual lockdown during Wave I and the number of cases this fall will no doubt exceed those from last spring.
October 6, 2020 – RCDHU Flu Campaign–Flu is Just Around the Corner
October 6, 2020 ‐ Renfrew County and District Health Unit (RCDHU) is working with primary care and community partners to plan and implement a Renfrew County and District Flu Campaign. The Ministry of Health is releasing flu vaccine in stages across the province to priority groups first; long-term care homes, hospitals and primary care. It is anticipated that community flu clinics will start in late October – early November, pending the announcement of the provincial launch.
October 2, 2020 – Ontario Introduces Additional Public Health Measures
October 2, 2020 ‐ Today, the Ontario Government announced the implementation of additional public health measures, effective Saturday, October 3, 2020 at 12:01 a.m. Additionally, the provincial government has extended orders currently in force under the Reopening Ontario (A Flexible Response to COVID-19) Act, 2020 (ROA) to October 22, 2020.
October 2, 2020 – RCDHU Update on the COVID-19 School and Childcare Screening Tool
October 2, 2020 ‐ On October 1st, the Ministry of Health released updated guidelines on COVID-19 and possible COVID-19 symptoms. In order to avoid putting an impossible demand on Family Physician’s Offices and on the Renfrew County Virtual Triage and Assessment Centre (VTAC), Dr. Robert Cushman, Acting Medical Officer of Health, Renfrew County and District Health Unit (RCDHU), and Dr. Jonathan Fitzsimon, Clinical Coordinator, VTAC, are providing additional health advice for residents to follow in the event that you or your children become unwell with symptoms that may be related to COVID-19.
September 25, 2020 – Update for COVID-19 Outbreak at Fellowes High School
September 25, 2020 ‐ Renfrew County and District Health Unit (RCDHU) is declaring the Outbreak at Fellowes High School over, effective September 26th, 2020. RCDHU is confirming that no additional positive tests among students, staff, or close contacts at Fellowes High School were received. Starting Saturday September 26th, students and staff no longer need to self-isolate and classes will resume Monday, September 28th.
September 23, 2020 – RCDHU Confirms a Positive COVID-19 Case in Another School
September 23, 2020 ‐ Today, Renfrew County and District Health Unit (RCDHU) confirms a positive laboratory-confirmed case of novel coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) in Renfrew County and District (RCD) at Our Lady of Grace Catholic School.
September 23, 2020 – Update for COVID-19 Outbreak at Fellowes High School
September 23, 2020 ‐ Renfrew County and District Health Unit (RCDHU) is confirming that three community contacts connected to the outbreak at Fellowes High School have tested positive for COVID-19. These cases are not students or staff members at Fellowes High School but have been identified through contact tracing. They have been isolating since being identified as a high-risk contact. No additional positive tests among students or staff members were received today.
September 22, 2020 – Update for COVID-19 Outbreak at Fellowes High School
September 22, 2020 ‐ Renfrew County and District Health Unit (RCDHU) is confirming that no additional positive tests among students, staff, or close contacts at Fellowes High School were received Monday night or today. RCDHU will continue to monitor test results, conduct contact tracing as required and update the school community as new information becomes available.
September 22, 2020 – RCDHU Update on Self-Assessment Tool
September 22, 2020 ‐ Yesterday afternoon, the Ontario COVID-19 online self-assessment tool and school self-assessment tool were updated with new guidance. This reflects the evolving information about the spread and impact of COVID-19 across the province. A more targeted approach is now in place, with areas of higher COVID-19 activity having stricter guidance than other areas. Local Public Health units are now able to give more specific advice for their area, based on their local situation.
September 21, 2020 – Update for COVID-19 Outbreak at Fellowes High School
September 21, 2020 ‐ Renfrew County and District Health Unit (RCDHU) is confirming that no additional positive tests among students, staff, or close contacts at Fellowes High School were received yesterday or today. RCDHU will continue to monitor test results, conduct contact tracing as required and update the school community as new information becomes available.