April 15, 2021 – RCDHU Confirms a Student at Renfrew Collegiate Institute Tests Positive For COVID-19
April 15, 2021 ‐ Today, Renfrew County and District Health Unit (RCDHU) in collaboration with the Renfrew County District School Board (RCDSB), is confirming that a student at Renfrew Collegiate Institute (RCI) in Renfrew, has a positive laboratory-confirmed case of novel coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19).
April 13, 2021 – Advisory issued for COVID-19 exposure at Brad’s Taxi in Renfrew
April 13, 2021 ‐ Today, Renfrew County and District Health Unit (RCDHU) is confirming that a staff member from Brad’s Taxi in Renfrew, has tested positive for novel coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19). This advisory is being issued for individuals who used Brad’s Taxi (3748 Burnstown Rd., Renfrew) on the following date and times: • Friday, April 9, 2021 between 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
April 9, 2021 – Advisory issued for COVID-19 exposure at Oh-el-la Café in Calabogie
April 9, 2021 ‐ Today, Renfrew County and District Health Unit (RCDHU) is confirming that an individual associated with Oh-el-la Café has tested positive for novel coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19). The owner has voluntarily closed the facility until further notice. This advisory is being issued for individuals who attended Oh-el-la Café (636 Mill St., Calabogie) on the following dates and times: • Wednesday, March 31, 2021 between 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. • Thursday, April 1, 2021 between 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. • Friday, April 2, 2021 between 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. • Saturday, April 3, 2021 between 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. • Sunday, April 4, 2021 between 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
April 8, 2021 – The Best Vaccine is the One Available to You Right Now
April 8, 2021 ‐ Today, Renfrew County and District Health Unit (RCDHU) in collaboration with the Arnprior and District Family Health Team (ADFHT) and the North Renfrew Family Health Team (NRFHT), are happy to announce that residents 55 years of age and over, can now receive the COVID-19 AstraZeneca Vaccine at one of four clinics across Renfrew County and District (RCD).
April 8, 2021 – RCDHU Confirms a Student at St. Joseph’s Catholic School Tests Positive For COVID-19
April 8, 2021 ‐ Today, Renfrew County and District Health Unit (RCDHU) in collaboration with the Renfrew County Catholic District School Board (RCCDSB), is confirming that a student at St. Joseph’s Catholic School in Arnprior, has a positive laboratory-confirmed case of novel coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) that is suspected to be a Variant of Concern (VOC).
April 8, 2021 – Residents with Certain High-Risk Health Conditions Now Eligible For COVID-19 Vaccinations
April 8, 2021 ‐ Based on the provincial prioritization guidelines for vaccination of people with health conditions, residents with the following high-risk health conditions are now eligible to receive their COVID-19 vaccination. If you have any of the following conditions, please book a vaccination appointment at any of the available sites within Renfrew County and District (RCD):
April 7, 2021 – RCDHU Update Regarding Provincewide Stay-At-Home Order
April 7, 2021 ‐ Today, the Ontario Government declared a provincial emergency and announced the implementation of a 4-week, provincewide stay-at-home order, effective Thursday, April 8, 2021 at 12:01 a.m. This is in addition to the provincewide shutdown implemented on April 3, 2021.
April 6, 2021 – Advisory issued for low-risk COVID-19 exposure at Metro in Arnprior
April 6, 2021 ‐ Today, Renfrew County and District Health Unit (RCDHU) is confirming that an individual has tested positive for novel coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19). This individual was wearing the required personal protective equipment (PPE). The risk of exposure is considered low for those who attended the facility. Out of an abundance of caution, this low-risk advisory is being issued for individuals who attended Metro (375 Daniel Street South) during the following: • Metro (Arnprior): Thursday, April 1, 2021, between 7:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. • Metro (Arnprior): Saturday, April 3, 2021, between 7:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
April 1, 2021 – Ontario Government Introduces Provincewide Shutdown Ahead of Easter Weekend
April 1, 2021 ‐ Today, the Ontario Government announced the implementation of a provincewide shutdown, effective Saturday, April 3, 2021 at 12:01 a.m., for at least four weeks.
March 31, 2021 – RCDHU Confirms Individual at Wise Owl Day Care Centre Tests Positive For COVID-19
March 31, 2021 ‐ Today, Renfrew County and District Health Unit (RCDHU) is confirming that an individual at Wise Owl Day Care Centre in Pembroke has a positive laboratory-confirmed case of novel coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19). All children and staff who have been deemed to be a close contact of the positive case, have been given direction to go home immediately to self-isolate and arrange for testing. The day care remains open for other clients and staff.