March 13, 2020 – COVID-19 – Update
March 13, 2020 ‐ Renfrew County and District Health Unit continues to monitor the COVID-19 situation daily and there are currently no cases in Renfrew County and District. The risk for Renfrew County and District remains low for COVID-19.
March 11, 2020 – COVID-19 Travel
March 11, 2020 ‐ The Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) states that there are several active travel health notices for 2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19). Each country or area may have different levels of risk. These risk levels may change as the COVID-19 event evolves internationally.
March 3, 2020-COVID-19 No Cases in Renfrew County and District
March 4, 2020 ‐ There are currently no COVID-19 cases in Renfrew County and District and Renfrew County and District Health Unit (RCDHU) is not investigating any cases at this time. The situation is being monitored daily.
February 4, 2020-Novel Coronavirus
March 4, 2020 ‐ Canadian and provincial health agencies are working closely with public health and hospitals to keep the risk of spread of the 2019-novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) in Canada at a low level. The risk remains low in Renfrew County and District.
February 4, 2020-Public Health Modernization
March 4, 2020 ‐ County of Renfrew and Renfrew County and District Health Unit Board of Health met today to discuss a collaborative approach to Public Health modernization
Possible IPAC Lapse Risk of Bloodborne Infection
January 23, 2020 ‐ Public Health Investigation of Uninspected Home-Based Tattoo Operation Reveals Possibility of Bloodborne Infection Transmission to Clients
New Public Health Dental Clinic in Barry’s Bay
January 23, 2020 ‐
Be Smart When It Comes to Choosing Where You Get A Tattoo or Body Piercing
December 10, 2019 ‐ Tattoo or body piercing can cause infections. If you want to decrease the risk of an infection, make sure the facility is inspected by Renfrew County and District Health Unit (RCDHU)
Living Wage
December 10, 2019 ‐ Living wage rate calculated for Renfrew County and District at $16.80 per hour
Flu Awareness 2019
October 30, 2019 ‐ Protect Yourself, and Your Loved Ones