April 7, 2020 – Stay home during the upcoming holidays
April 7, 2020 ‐ Let’s work together to prevent the spread of COVID-19 in Renfrew County and District. We need to stay home, practice physical distancing, and avoid hosting events whether inside or outside, for people who do not already live with us. This means cancelling or postponing events such as Easter dinners and traditional ceremonies that often accompany these celebratory gatherings.
March 31, 2020- Five more confirmed COVID-19 case in Renfrew County and District
March 31, 2020 ‐ Today, Renfrew County and District Health Unit (RCDHU) confirms five more positive laboratory-confirmed cases of novel coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) throughout Renfrew County and District (RCD). That brings the total of confirmed cases in RCD to seven.
March 29, 2020 – RCDHU Reports Second Positive Case of COVID-19 in Renfrew County and District
March 29, 2020 ‐ Today, Renfrew County and District Health Unit (RCDHU) confirms the second positive laboratory-confirmed case of novel coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) in Renfrew County and District. A woman in her 30s developed mild symptoms and was tested at home by paramedics of The County of Renfrew Community Paramedic Program on March 27, 2020. She currently remains at home on isolation and is being monitored.
March 29, 2020 – First COVID-19 related death in Renfrew County and District
March 29, 2020 ‐ Today, Renfrew County and District Health Unit (RCDHU) confirms the first death related to the novel coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) in Renfrew County and District. A woman in her 90s passed away early on the morning of March 29, 2020, at Pembroke Regional Hospital.
March 27, 2020 – New pandemic healthcare service: Renfrew County Virtual Triage and Assessment Centre
March 27, 2020 ‐ In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Renfrew County Virtual Triage and Assessment Centre (RC VTAC) has launched today to strengthen access to primary care for all Renfrew County residents. https://youtu.be/i0954043Zu8
March 25, 2020 – COVID-19 – First Positive Case
March 25, 2020 ‐ Today, Renfrew County and District Health Unit (RCDHU) confirms the first positive laboratory-confirmed case of novel coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) in the region.
March 24, 2020 – COVID-19 – Case Update
March 24, 2020 ‐ On March 23, 2020, the Institut national de santé publique du Québec notified Renfrew County and District Health Unit (RCDHU) that a Quebec resident working in Renfrew County and District tested positive for COVID-19.
March 21, 2020 – COVID-19 – Self-Assessment Tool
March 21, 2020 ‐ Renfrew County and District Health Unit (RCDHU) would like all residents to know that you do not require a phone assessment by RCDHU to access appropriate COVID-19 care. RCDHU is encouraging residents to complete the interactive self-assessment tool released by the Government of Ontario to help you to determine how to seek further care.
March 20, 2020-Social Distancing
March 20, 2020 ‐ Social Distancing is the best way to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
March 18, 2020 – COVID-19 UPDATE
March 18, 2020 ‐ The Ontario Ministry of Health has ordered the following establishments be legally required to close immediately...