June 25, 2021 – The Best Vaccine for Your Second Dose is the First One Available to You
June 25, 2021 ‐ Renfrew County and District Health Unit (RCDHU), wants to remind residents that interchanging, or "mixing" vaccines is a safe and effective option to gain strong protection from COVID-19.
June 24, 2021 – Province Moves to Step 2 of Roadmap to Reopening Ontario June 3
June 24, 2021 ‐ Today, the Ontario Government announced that the province will be moving to Step 2 of the Roadmap to Reopen as more than 76 percent of adults across Ontario have received their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. Effective Wednesday, June 30, 2021, at 12:01 a.m., Step two will include: • Indoor social gatherings and organized public events for up to 5 people; • Outdoor social gatherings and organized public events of up to 25 people; • Outdoor dining for up to 6 people per table, with exceptions for larger households; • Essential retail capacity permitted at 50 percent and non-essential retail capacity permitted at 25 percent; • Indoor religious services, rites, or ceremonies, including wedding services and funeral services permitted at up to 25 percent capacity of the particular room; • Outdoor fitness classes limited to the number of people who can maintain 3 metres of physical distance; • Outdoor sports without contact or modified to avoid contact, with no specified limit on number of people or teams participating, with restrictions; • Overnight camps for children operating in a manner consistent with the safety guidelines produced by the Office of the Chief Medical Officer of Health; • Outdoor sport facilities with spectators permitted at 25 per cent capacity; • Outdoor concert venues, theatres and cinemas, with spectators permitted at 25 per cent capacity; • Outdoor horse racing and motor speedways, with spectators permitted at 25 per cent capacity; • Outdoor fairs, rural exhibitions, festivals, permitted at 25 per cent capacity and with other restrictions.
June 18, 2021 – RCDHU Shares Good News for Renfrew County and District and Meets Important Milestone in the Fight Against COVID-19
June 18, 2021 ‐ Today, Renfrew County and District Health Unit (RCDHU) is reporting good news for the residents of Renfrew County and District (RCD) in the fight against COVID-19. As of June 17, 2021, 70% of all RCDHU residents aged 18 and over, have received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine. Specifically, 54% of residents aged 18 and over, have received one dose and another 16% have now received two doses
June 10, 2021 – Blue-Green Algae
June 10, 2021 ‐ Warmer temperatures are here, and along with the warmer water temperatures comes algae blooms. Renfrew County and District Health Unit (RCDHU) is advising residents living around or using lakes and rivers for recreational purposes, to take precautions when using the water if algae blooms are present.
June 7, 2021 – RCDHU Warns to Take Precautions During High Heat and Humidity
June 7, 2021 ‐ An extreme heat event has been issued for Renfrew County and District (RCD), with expected maximum temperatures ranging from 31°C - 33°C (Humidex 38°C - 40°C) both Monday, June 7th and Tuesday, June 8th. 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.
May 28, 2021 – Province Shortening Interval Between COVID-19 Vaccination Doses
May 28, 2021 ‐ Today, the Ontario Government announced that the province is shortening the interval between first and second COVID-19 vaccination doses as 65% of Ontarians aged 18 and over have now received their first dose. The timing of second dose appointments may vary based on local considerations, vaccine supply and the date of first dose appointment.
May 27, 2021 – RCDHU Confirms Bat Tests Positive for the Rabies Virus
May 27, 2021 ‐ Today, Renfrew County and District Health Unit (RCDHU) received confirmation of rabies in a bat collected from a resident in the Town of Renfrew. Rabies is a virus that is transmitted through the saliva of an infected animal, usually through a bite. This virus attacks the central nervous system causing involuntary muscle spasms, and if left untreated results in death.
May 27, 2021 – RCDHU Issues Advisory to RCD Residents Related to COVID-19 Outbreak at Northern Iron Mine
May 27, 2021 ‐ Renfrew County and District Health Unit (RCDHU) is issuing an advisory to any individuals who have arrived in Renfrew County and District (RCD) from the Mary River Mine site in Nunavut of Baffinland Iron Mines Corporation since April 30, 2021, to immediately self-isolate and notify RCDHU at 613-732-3629 extension 977 or 1-800-267-1097.
May 27, 2021 – RCDHU Continues to Protect Workers and the Public Through Enforcement of the Reopening Ontario Act
May 27, 2021 ‐ Today, Renfrew County and District Health Unit (RCDHU) is informing the public that it has issued a Section 22 Order to Olmstead’s Home Hardware in Cobden, for not adhering to requirements set out in Regulation 82/20 under the Reopening Ontario Act. After several attempts by RCDHU to rectify non-compliance, Olmstead’s Home Hardware must immediately close the business to indoor traffic, allowing curbside pick-up, delivery or online services only.
May 26, 2021 – RCDHU is issuing an advisory for potential COVID-19 exposure
May 26, 2021 ‐ Today, Renfrew County and District Health Unit (RCDHU) confirms one positive laboratoryconfirmed case of novel coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) in Renfrew County and District (RCD) has been linked to possible exposures. RCDHU is issuing an advisory after confirmation that a person who tested positive for COVID-19 visited the following locations: • 100 Maple Avenue, North (Pembroke): Monday, May 10, 2021 to Tuesday, May 25, 2021. • 102 Maple Avenue, North (Pembroke): Monday, May 10, 2021 to Tuesday, May 25, 2021.