August 30, 2021 – RCDHU Participating in Provincial Contact Centre Auto Dial Calls for Second Doses
August 30, 2021 ‐ Today, Renfrew County and District Health Unit (RCDHU) is confirming that residents who have not received a second dose, and it has been greater than 40 days since their first dose, will receive an automated call from Ontario’s Chief Medical Officer of Health, Dr. Moore. This automated call is part of the provincial campaign to encourage individuals to pursue a second dose COVID-19 vaccination appointment.
August 23, 2021 – Heat Warning
August 23, 2021 ‐ A heat warning has been issued for areas in Renfrew County and District, with maximum temperatures of 30 to 32 degrees Celsius, with a humidex value of 36 to 40 degrees Celsius for today, and possible into the middle of the week. Hot and humid air can also bring deterioration air quality and may cause the Air Quality Health Index to approach the high-risk category.
August 11, 2021 – Heat Warning
August 11, 2021 ‐ A heat warning has been issued for areas in Renfrew County and District today and Thursday, with expected maximum temperatures reaching the low thirties, with a humidex over 40 degrees. It is important to take steps to prevent heat-related illness during this heat event. Extreme heat can put everyone at risk from heat related illness, however, older adults, infants and young children, people with chronic health conditions, people who work or exercise in the heat, homeless people, and low-income earners are at greatest risk.
August 5, 2021 – Hepatitis A Risk Related to Frozen Mango Products
August 5, 2021 ‐ Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has issued a food recall warning due to a Hepatitis A outbreak. Based on CFIA’s investigation findings, various frozen mangos from Nature’s Touch Frozen Food Inc. have likely been contaminated with Hepatitis A.
August 1, 2021 – RCDHU Confirms Positive COVID-19 Cases at Tim Horton’s in Barry’s Bay
August 1, 2021 ‐ Today, Renfrew County and District Health Unit (RCDHU) is confirming that positive COVID-19 cases have been recently identified at the Tim Horton’s location in Barry’s Bay. Renfrew County and District Health Unit and Tim Horton’s have been working closely to identify all contacts and have referred them for testing. Due to the recent positive cases and exposures, the Tim Horton’s location in Barry’s Bay is temporarily closing on a voluntary basis.
July 26, 2021 – Special Air Quality Statement
July 26, 2021 ‐ A special air quality statement has been issued for Renfrew County and District by Environment Canada. Smoke from active forest fires in northwestern Ontario may move over southern Ontario. Reduced visibility and deteriorating air quality are possible for the area.
July 23, 2021 – New COVID-19 Cases in Renfrew County and District Bring Stark Reminder About Importance of Getting Vaccinated
July 23, 2021 ‐ Today, Renfrew County and District Health Unit (RCDHU) is reporting three new COVID-19 cases in Renfrew County and District (RCD). This has led to at least 20 high-risk contacts and 4 suspect workplace outbreaks.
July 15, 2021 – Blue-Green Algae Bloom Found – Muskrat Lake
July 15, 2021 ‐ Renfrew County and District Health Unit (RCDHU) and the Ministry of Environment Conservation and Parks investigated the discovery of a substance floating on and around the shore at Muskrat Lake. The substance has been confirmed to be a blue-green algae bloom. The water sample was collected on July 12, 2021, and results received last night on July 14, 2021.
July 9, 2021 – Province Moving to Step 3 of Roadmap to Reopening Ontario July 16
July 9, 2021 ‐ Today, the Ontario Government announced that the province will be moving to Step 3 of the Roadmap to Reopen effective Friday, July 16, 2021, at 12:01 a.m. Step three will include but is not limited to: • Outdoor social gatherings and organized public events with up to 100 people with limited exceptions; • Indoor social gatherings and organized public events with up to 25 people; • Indoor religious services, rites or ceremonies, including wedding services and funeral services permitted with physical distancing; • Indoor dining permitted with no limits on the number of patrons per table with physical distancing and other restrictions still in effect; • Indoor sports and recreational fitness facilities to open subject to a maximum 50 per cent capacity of the indoor space. Capacity for indoor spectators is 50 per cent of the usual seating capacity or 1,000 people, whichever is less. Capacity for outdoor spectators is 75 per cent of the usual seating capacity or 15,000 people, whichever is less; • Indoor meeting and event spaces permitted to operate with physical distancing and other restrictions still in effect and capacity limited to not exceed 50 per cent capacity or 1,000 people, (whichever is less); • Essential and non-essential retail with capacity limited to the number of people that can maintain a physical distance of two metres; • Personal care services, including services requiring the removal of a face covering, with capacity limited to the number of people that can maintain a physical distance of two metres; • Museums, galleries, historic sites, aquariums, zoos, landmarks, botanical gardens, science centres, casinos/bingo halls, amusement parks, fairs and rural exhibitions, festivals, with capacity limited to not exceed 50 per cent capacity indoors and 75 per cent capacity outdoors; • Concert venues, cinemas, and theatres permitted to operate at: o up to 50 per cent capacity indoors or a maximum limit of 1,000 people for seated events (whichever is less) o up to 75 per cent capacity outdoors or a maximum limit of 5,000 people for unseated events (whichever is less); and up to 75 per cent capacity outdoors or a maximum of 15,000 people for events with fixed seating (whichever is less).
July 2, 2021 – RCDHU Issues Drug Warning for RCD Residents
July 2, 2021 ‐ Renfrew County and District Health Unit (RCDHU) is warning residents that toxic drugs continue to circulate locally causing an increased risk of overdose.