Important COVID-19 News for EOHU Region

COVID-19 Vaccines Arrive in EOHU Region: LTC Residents and Staff to be Immunized Starting January 13th - 2021-01-13

Ontario Declares Second Provincial Emergency, Issues Stay-at-Home Order and Introduces Enhanced Enforcement Measures to Address COVID-19 Crisis and Save Lives - 2021-01-12

EOHU Urges Public to Maintain Public Health Measures as Canada Launches COVID-19 Vaccination Campaign - 2020-12-23

EOHU Region Entering 28-day Shutdown Effective at 12:01 A.M. on December 26, 2020 - 2020-12-22

Order from the Medical Officer of Health Directed to the Owners and Operators of Multidepartment Retail and Grocery Stores - 2020-15 (effective at 12:01AM on December 19, 2020) - 2020-12-17

An Open Letter to the Community From the Medical Officer of Health - 2020-12-11

AMENDED December 3 2020: Order Directed to the Owners, Operators, Occupiers and Administrators of the Category 2, Category 4 and Category 5 Businesses - 2020-12-03

Provincial COVID-19 Education and Enforcement Campaign for Workplaces Coming to EOHU Region - 2020-11-27

Order from the Medical Officer of Health for Mandatory Isolation of Certain Individuals (Replaces and supersedes the order dated April 3, 2020) - 2020-11-19

EOHU Region to Be in the “Yellow-Protect” Category of New Provincial COVID-19 Response Framework - 2020-11-06

Commemorating Remembrance Day Safely - 2020-11-04

Flu Season is Here... It’s More Important than Ever to Get Your Flu Shot! - 2020-10-26

EOHU Issues New Order for Owners/Operators of Banquet Halls, Food and Drink Establishments, Sports and Recreational Facilities, and Personal Care Services (UPDATED October 24, 2020) - 2020-10-24

AMENDED October 24, 2020: Order from the Medical Officer of Health for Owners/Operators of Banquet Halls, Food and Drink Establishments, Sports and Recreational Facilities, and Personal Care Services (NOTE: Order is in effect until 12:01 AM, Nov. 7, 2020) - 2020-10-24

Prescott and Russell Residence Receiving Assistance to Manage COVID-19 Outbreak - 2020-10-23

EOHU Recommends Safer Alternatives to Celebrate Halloween This Year - 2020-10-16

Order from the Medical Officer of Health for Retailers providing access to the place of business including where members of the public are served in person - 2020-10-10 - 2020-10-09

Latest Closures Ordered by Province Won’t Affect EOHU Region at This Time - 2020-10-09

EOHU Reminds Residents to Celebrate Thanksgiving Safely - 2020-10-08

AMENDED October 7, 2020: Order from the Medical Officer of Health for Restaurants, bars, food trucks, concession stands and other food or drink establishments and similar premises where members of the public are served in person - 2020-10-07

All COVID-19 Testing Centres Changing to Appointment Only - 2020-10-06

Casselman COVID-19 Testing Centre Moving to Calypso Parking Lot in Limoges on October 7th - 2020-10-06

EOHU in Agreement with Tightening of Public Health Measures by the Province - 2020-10-02

Ontario Revises COVID-19 Screening Guidance for Schools and Child Care - 2020-10-01

Temporary COVID-19 Testing Centre Opening in Parking Lot at Calypso Waterpark in Limoges - 2020-09-24

Ontario Announces Lower Limits on Social Gatherings Across Province - 2020-09-19

Order from the Medical Officer of Health for Restaurants, Bars, Food Trucks, Concession Stands and Other Food or Drink Establishments - 2020-09-17 - 2020-09-17

Public Health to Work With Schools and School Boards to Manage COVID-19 Cases in Schools - 2020-09-11

EOHU Reminds Residents to Continue Taking Precautions as Fall Approaches - 2020-08-28

Order from the Medical Officer of Health for Agricultural Farms - 2020-07-10 - 2020-07-10

Public Health Directive for Mandatory Mask Use in Enclosed Public Spaces - 2020-07-09

Local Health Units Announce Regional Approach to Mandatory Masks - 2020-07-06

COVID-19 Assessment Centre Opening in Alexandria - 2020-06-24

Order from the Medical Officer of Health for Recreational Water Facilities and Public Pools/Spas - 2020-06-24

Ontario Permits More Businesses and Services to Reopen in the Coming Days - 2020-06-08

Reduce the Spread of COVID-19 at Demonstrations - 2020-06-04

EOHU Expands COVID-19 Testing to Everyone, Including Those without Symptoms - 2020-05-25

EOHU Confirms COVID-19 Case at Parent’s Independent in Rockland - 2020-05-17

EOHU Expands COVID-19 Testing to Anyone With Symptoms - 2020-05-15

Ontario Announces Additional Workplaces That Can Reopen - 2020-05-15

First Two Deaths Due to COVID-19 Reported by the EOHU - 2020-05-04

AMENDED April 30, 2020: Order from the Medical Officer of Health for Supermarkets, Grocery Stores; Convenience Stores; Discount and Big Box Retailers Selling Groceries; Beer, Wine and Liquor Stores; and Pharmacies - 2020-04-30

AMENDED April 30, 2020: Order from the Medical Officer of Health for All Businesses That Provide Curb Side Pick-Up as an Alternative Method of Sale - 2020-04-30

AMENDED April 30, 2020: Order from the Medical Officer of Health for All Restaurants That Provide Drive-Through Services - 2020-04-30

EOHU Issues Three Orders for Essential Businesses - 2020-04-29

EOHU Urges Residents: Stay Home, Continue Physical Distancing, Self-Isolate if Sick - 2020-04-23

COVID-19 Case at Brookdale Food Basics Confirmed by the EOHU - 2020-04-18

COVID-19 Testing Expanded for Priority Sectors - 2020-04-17

EOHU Reminds Public about Physical Distancing During Easter Weekend - 2020-04-09

COVID-19 Assessment Centre Opening in Rockland - 2020-04-07

Ontario Extends Business Closures to Stop the Spread of COVID-19 - 2020-04-03

NEW Order from the Medical Officer of Health for Essential Businesses Serving Customers - 2020-04-03

NEW Order from the Medical Officer of Health for Mandatory Isolation of Certain Individuals - 2020-04-03

EOHU Issues Two New Orders: One for Residents, the Other for Owners/Operators of Grocery Stores, Convenience Stores and Pharmacies - 2020-04-03

COVID-19 Assessment Centre Opening in Cornwall - 2020-04-01

Drive-Through COVID-19 Assessment Centre Opening in Casselman - 2020-04-01

COVID-19 Assessment Centre in Winchester to Open on April 1st - 2020-03-31

Ontario Extends Emergency Declaration to Stop the Spread of COVID-19 - 2020-03-30

Increase in COVID-19 Cases in EOHU Region Reinforces Importance of Staying at Home and Following Public Health Measures - 2020-03-28

United Counties of SD&G, United Counties of P&R and City of Cornwall Declare State of Emergency Over Spread of COVID-19 - 2020-03-26

Updated Guidelines for Private Daycares - 2020-03-25

EOHU Demands Returning Travellers Self-Isolate - 2020-03-23

EOHU Orders Several Types of Establishments to Close Immediately to Prevent Spread of COVID-19 - 2020-03-22

Third Positive Case of COVID-19 in EOHU Region - 2020-03-22

Order for Closure by the EOHU’s Medical Officer of Health of Several Establishments and Premises in the EOHU Area - 2020-03-22

COVID-19 Testing and Assessment Centre Opening in Hawkesbury - 2020-03-20

Community Paramedic Program Conducting In-Home COVID-19 Testing for Higher-Risk Individuals - 2020-03-20

Second Positive Case of COVID-19 in EOHU Region - 2020-03-18

Medical Officer of Health Expands COVID-19 Directives in Response to Ontario State of Emergency - 2020-03-17

Effective March 19th, most EOHU services are cancelled - 2020-03-17

EOHU Recommending Temporary Closure of Various Types of Establishments to Prevent Spread of COVID-19 - 2020-03-16

EOHU Holds Teleconference about First Case of COVID-19 in its Area - 2020-03-15

School Closures Aim to Limit Spread of COVID-19 in Ontario - 2020-03-13

Cruise Ship Passengers Depart the NAV CENTRE Following Completion of Quarantine: No Cases of COVID-19 - 2020-03-06

Quarantine Guests Arrive at NAV CENTRE - 2020-02-21

Upcoming Quarantine at Nav Centre Not a Risk to the Public - 2020-02-17

EOHU Working With Regional and Provincial Health Authorities to Monitor Novel Coronavirus - 2020-01-24