I think we can all agree that the Walking Challenge this year has to look a little different due to COVID-19. We continue to encourage everyone to continue to use proper hand hygiene, STAY HOME, STAY SAFE and STAY HEALTHY and if you need to leave your home for essentials then continue to physically distance. Enough about that though, this ...
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WFHT – Healthy Exercising During COVID-19
The Wawa Family Health Team realizes that staying at home during the pandemic can be tough, especially if you want to get some physical activity. It’s important to know that you can still get some exercise by going for a walk, as long as you maintain your physical distance from others. Dr Robinson explains how in this video. This ...
Read More »Increasing Testing at the COVID-19 Assessment Centre
The COVID-19 Assessment Centre as a collaborative effort between the Lady Dunn Health Centre and the Municipality of Wawa continues to serve all residents of North Algoma. Additional guidance has been provided to increase testing of Ontarians. Individuals who experience any of the following symptoms should call to speak with a Nurse at the Assessment Centre: Temperature of 37.8°C or ...
Read More »Algoma Public Health Reports new COVID-19 case in the Algoma district
Algoma Public Health is reporting a new COVID-19 case in a resident in the Algoma district. Details of confirmed case: Case # Age, Gender Exposure category Status Tested Case #12 30s, female Unknown Self-isolating April 14, 2020 View our webpage with updated status of cases in Algoma. Learn more about COVID-19 in Algoma. Visit Ontario’s website to learn more about the province’s response ...
Read More »Algoma Public Health is reporting the 11th resident to test positive for COVID-19
This individual is a woman in her 60’s, who did not have any recent travel outside of the district, or any known contact with a confirmed case. Before becoming ill, she had no exposures other than routine activities in Sault Ste. Marie & Area. Testing occurred on April 13th and this individual continues to remain in self-isolation at home. Although public ...
Read More »Tenth confirmed case of COVID-19 reported by APH
Algoma Public Health is reporting a new COVID-19 case in a resident in the Algoma district. Details of confirmed case: Case # Age, Gender Exposure category Status Tested Case #10 60s, male Close contact and International travel Self-isolating April 3, 2020 Details of affected flights or cruise ship: Not applicable The Public Health Agency of Canada posts information on ...
Read More »LDHC COVID-19 Assessment Centre has been established for Wawa & Area
The Lady Dunn Health Centre, in collaboration with the Municipality of Wawa, is pleased to announce that a dedicated COVID-19 Assessment Centre has been established to facilitate assessment and testing for the 2019 Novel Coronavirus. COVID-19 Assessment Centre By appointment only: 705 856 2244 ext. 244 or 246 Monday-Friday 8:30am – 4:30pm Michipicoten Memorial Community Centre 3 Chris Simon Drive, ...
Read More »Ninth confirmed case of COVID-19
Algoma Public Health is reporting a new COVID-19 case in a resident in the Algoma district. Details of confirmed case: Case # Age, Gender Exposure category Status Tested Case #9 40s, female Close contact and International travel Self-isolating April 3, 2020 Details of affected flights or cruise ship: March 23, 2020 flight information: London, UK into Toronto’s Pearson ...
Read More »Ontario Takes Additional Measures to Protect First Responders During the COVID-19 Outbreak
Today, Christine Elliott, Deputy Premier and Minister of Health, and Sylvia Jones, Solicitor General, issued the following statement regarding new emergency measures to protect Ontario’s first responders and stop the spread of COVID-19: “First responders put their lives on the line every day to protect Ontarians and they are at great risk of being directly exposed to COVID-19 as they ...
Read More »Ontario Protecting Vulnerable Ontarians During COVID-19 Outbreak
As part of the Government of Ontario’s efforts to contain the spread of COVID-19, the province is investing up to $40 million to support organizations that provide residential services for children and youth, people with developmental disabilities and emergency shelters for women and families fleeing domestic violence. The COVID-19 Residential Relief Fund will cover costs such as additional staffing, residential ...
Read More »Eighth confirmed case of COVID-19 reported by Algoma Public Health
Algoma Public Health is reporting a new COVID-19 case in a resident in the Algoma district. Case # Age, Gender Exposure category Status Tested Case #8 20s, female Close contact Self-isolating April 2, 2020 Details of affected flights or cruise ship: not applicable To protect the identity of individuals, and to comply with privacy law, Algoma Public Health does ...
Read More »Ontario Protecting Seniors in Retirement Homes During COVID-19 Outbreak
Christine Elliott, Deputy Premier and Minister of Health, and Raymond Cho, Minister for Seniors and Accessibility, issued the following statement Friday, April 4th at 4:30 P.M. addressing concerns regarding staffing for retirement homes during the COVID-19 outbreak: “As the province takes decisive action to safeguard the health and safety of Ontarians, we are taking immediate action to protect seniors living ...
Read More »Seventh confirmed case of COVID-19 in Algoma District
Algoma Public Health is reporting a new COVID-19 case in a resident in the Algoma district. Details of confirmed case: Case # Age, Gender Exposure category Status Tested Case #7 70s, female International travel Self-isolating March 31, 2020 Details of affected flights or cruise ship: March 23, 2020 flight information: London, UK into Toronto’s Pearson International Airport on ...
Read More »Ontario Provides Full Transparency by Releasing COVID-19 Modelling
Today, the Ontario government released extensive COVID-19 modelling, revealing several scenarios that project the potential number of cases and deaths. In doing so, the province is providing the public with full transparency about the consequences should everyone but non-essential workers fail to stay home and practise physical distancing. “The models show that the potential to spread COVID-19 is massive and ...
Read More »Les désinfectants pour les mains faits maison peuvent présenter des risques pour la santé
Santé Canada met en garde la population canadienne contre les risques possibles pour la santé liés à la fabrication et à l’utilisation de désinfectants pour les mains maison, car le nombre de recettes maison et de produits maison offerts en ligne augmente. Si vous avez fabriqué ou utilisé des produits désinfectants pour les mains faits maison, arrêtez de les utiliser, car ...
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