The Renfrew County and District Health Unit (RCDHU) is reporting good news for the residents of Renfrew County and District in the fight against COVID-19.
As of yesterday (June 17, 2021), 70% of all RCDHU residents aged 18 and over, have received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine. The health unit says specifically, 54% of residents aged 18 and over, have received one dose and another 16% have now received two doses.
Over 90% of RCDHU residents aged 60 and over have received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, while more than 50% of RCD youth (ages 12 to 17) have received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.
Over the past two weeks, the RCDHU has also reported less than 10 cases a week.
Acting Medical Officer of Health Dr. Robert Cushman says the last time cases were this low was over 4-months ago in mid-February.
Cushman adds approximately 22,000 doses of COVID-19 vaccine have been administered in Renfrew County and District in June so far.
The health unit says even if you have been vaccinated, it is important to continue following public health measures to keep the community safe; stay home if you are sick, avoid contact with people who are ill, practice physical distancing (2 metres), wear a mask/face covering when physical distancing cannot be maintained, wash your hands, use the COVID Alert App, and if you are symptomatic, complete the COVID-19 self-assessment tool or COVID-19 school and child care self-assessment tool before going to work, school or daycare, to monitor for symptoms and proper guidance.
