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...
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.