As of Wednesday there are 7 confirmed cases of COVID-19 Cases in Renfrew County, with one death reported.
333 tests have been done, of which 161 proved to be negative and results for 165 tests are still pending.
You do not now require a phone assessment by RCDHU to access COVID-19 care- a self-assessment tool will suffice.
All persons over 70 years of age and individuals who are immunocompromised are advised to self-isolate.
All international travellers must immediately self-isolate for 14 days, and, if you are returning from Italy, Iran, or Hubei province in China, you must contact the RCDHU at 613-735-8654 within 24 hours of arriving in Canada and provide your contact information.
If you do not have a family physician or cannot access your family physician, call the Renfrew County Virtual Triage and Assessment Centre at 1-844-727-6404. A medical receptionist will connect you with care and support from a nurse practitioner, family physician and/or community paramedic.
You need a valid OHIP card to qualify.
