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Another Positive COVID-19 Case In The Region

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The Northwestern Health Unit is reporting a positive COVID-19 test result in the region.

This result is from the Rainy River Assessment Centre as the case is from someone who travelled to the U.S.A.

The Northwestern Health Unit says the person has been in voluntary self-isolation since they returned.

Acting Medical Official of Health Dr. Ian Gemmill says “This case shows why self-isolation of returning travellers is so imperative. This person did
everything right, and in turn, has protected our communities.”

Gemmill also says “Because this person was responsible and self-isolated, we expect that there will be very few exposed contacts, if any”.

The Northwestern Health Unit is not releasing any other details to protect anonymity.

Media Release – Travel- Related Positive COVID-19 Case in the Rainy Rive… by Rayson Martyn on Scribd

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COVID-19 Assessment Centre Opening In Sioux Lookout

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A COVID-19 Assessment Centre is now coming to the Sioux Lookout area.

The Sioux Lookout Meno Ya Win Health Centre is opening the dedicated, out-of-hospital clinic on Friday.

The Assessment Centre runs on an appointment-only basis for safety reasons as walk-in appointments are strictly prohibited.

The Centre will be located in the parking lot at the hospital’s main entrance in an effort to keep traffic away from the Emergency Department.

The Assessment Centre can be contacted at a dedicated phone number, (807) 737-5880, and the hours of operation are Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm.

People who do not have COVID-19 symptoms will not be seen at the Assessment Centre and will be redirected as appropriate.

Media Release-March 25- Assessment Centre SLMHC by Rayson Martyn on Scribd

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Health Unit Promoting Assessment Centres

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The first of the COVID-19 Assessment Centres are now open in the Northwestern Health Unit catchment area.

Testing centres are or will be available in Dryden, Red Lake, Sioux Lookout, Kenora, Atikokan, Fort Frances and Rainy River.

Medical Officer of Health Dr. Ian Gemmill says “It’s not for everybody who has a sniffle to go to. There is a set criteria for testing and we can help if people call our hotline to get a sense of whether or not that you meet the conditions to go in for assessment or testing at one of the centres.”

The hotline number is: 1-866-468-2240

Dr. Gemmill says “They (assessment centres) are in place and they are there to assess individuals who may be at risk but also to help us ascertain the level of the spread in our community.”

Appointments are needed at all locations and walk-in’s aren’t being accepted.

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Red Lake COVD-19 Assessment Centre Open

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A new service is available in Red Lake to assist residents during the coronavirus pandemic.

The Red Lake COVID-19 Assessment Centre is now open.

The facilities were set-up by the provincial government in different parts of Ontario.

This is a facility dedicated to individuals experiencing possible symptoms of the virus.

Access to the Centre is by appointment only.

You can contact the Assessment Centre at 807-727-7035 between the hours of 9:00 am and 3:00 pm, Monday through Friday.

Walk-in appointments aren’t allowed to protect the health of everyone.

Staff ask that before you attend, you follow a self-assessment tool at https://covid-19.ontario.ca/self-assessment/#q0 “

Here is the information you need to know from the Red Lake Assessment Centre:

What are symptoms of COVID-19?
-fever greater than or equal to 38 degrees.
-new or worsening cough, sore throat, headache, muscle/joint aches and fatigue.
-shortness of breath.

How To Access:
1. It is recommended you complete the Ministry’s online assessment tool at Ontario.ca.
2. Please contact the Assessment Centre at 807 -727 -7035 between the hours of 9:00 am and 3:00 pm. You will be screened over the phone.
3. If the telephone screening determines an appointment is required, you will be given one.
4. Once you arrive for your appointment, please read the instructions posted, and ensure you follow them.

When You Get There:
-You will be required to wear a disposable mask provided by the nurse and use hand sanitizer when entering the facility.
-You are to attend your scheduled appointment alone; except an adult may accompany a child, frail elderly, person with disability, or an individual acting as an interpreter.
-You will be required to present a valid health card.
-You will be screened for symptoms, travel and contact history.
-Nurses will assess vital signs, such as temperature and blood pressure.
-Screening will determine if you require a nose swab.
-If you are tested, we will follow up with you when the results are received and ensure that any further direction/instruction is provided to