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The EOHU holds regular PRESS BRIEFINGS related to the COVID-19 pandemic. Dr. Paul Roumeliotis, Medical Officer of Health, presents the latest information and takes media questions during this briefing. To forward questions and to receive the login information, we encourage media to contact the EOHU at media@eohu.ca.

Recent News :

2021-07-23	Rescinding of Order 2020-14 Directed to the Owners, Operators, Occupiers and Administrators of Restaurants, Retail Stores and Recreational Water Facilities
2021-07-22	EOHU Recommends the Continued Mixing of COVID-19 Vaccines
2021-07-19	Increased Availability of COVID-19 Vaccines through July and August
2021-07-19	Order from the Medical Officer of Health Directed to the Owners, Occupiers and Operators of Restaurants, Bars, Food Trucks, Concession Stands, and Other Food or Drink Establishments or Banquet Halls – 2021-02 (Effective July 19, 2021)
2021-07-15	Individuals Booked for a Second Dose on or After August 28 Must Reschedule to an Earlier Date
2021-07-02	EOHU Holds First Pop-up COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic in Cornwall
2021-06-30	Individuals Without a 1st Dose Appointment and Local Youth 12 to 17 Years Old Can Receive Their COVID-19 Vaccine at EOHU Vaccination Clinics Without an Appointment
2021-06-29	Change in Cornwall COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic Location for Individuals Who Received their First Dose at the Cornwall Square
2021-06-27	Residents Urged to Take Precautions During Heat Event
2021-06-24	Starting June 25th, Local Youth 12 to 17 Years Old Can Receive Their COVID-19 Vaccine at EOHU Vaccination Clinics Without an Appointment
2021-06-23	Residents Who Received a COVID-19 Vaccine Outside of Ontario Can Now Register Their Vaccine in New Online Tool
2021-06-22	Eastern Ontario Health Unit’s Dr. Paul Roumeliotis Takes the Helm at Ontario’s Association of Local Public Health Agencies
2021-06-21	EOHU COVID-19 Immunization Clinics Offering Only Moderna Vaccine for Adults in the Coming Days; Vaccines Are Safe to Mix
2021-06-10	EOHU Moving to a Daily COVID-19 Vaccine Standby List
2021-06-10	EOHU Adds Additional COVID-19 Vaccination Clinics in June
2021-06-04	Statement from Dr. Paul Roumeliotis, Medical Officer of Health, on Supporting Indigenous Communities During This Difficult Time
2021-06-04	Residents Urged to Take Precautions During Heat Event - 2021-06-04
2021-06-02	Booking at Dedicated COVID-19 Youth Vaccination Clinics for Youth Ages 12 to 17
2021-06-01	UPDATE for Individuals Who Received Their 1st Dose of COVID-19 Vaccine Between February 27th and March 21st and Don’t Have an Appointment for Their 2nd Dose
2021-05-31	More COVID-19 Vaccination Appointments Now Available for Youth aged 12 to 17
2021-05-31	Issues With the Provincial COVID-19 Vaccine Booking System: Booking 2nd Doses
2021-05-17	As of May 18, COVID-19 Vaccination Expands to Individuals Who Are Age 18 or Older
2021-05-13	ALERT: Beware of Vaccine Phone Scammers
2021-05-12	EOHU Planning Clinics for Those Requiring a Second Dose Based on Future Vaccine Allocation
2021-05-10	COVID-19 Vaccination Expands to Group 2 of Essential Workers and Individuals With At-Risk Health Conditions Starting May 11th and Individuals Who Are 40+ Starting May 13th
2021-05-06	Individuals Aged 18 or Older Can Now Register Online to Stand By
2021-05-05	COVID-19 Vaccine Appointment Booking Open to Individuals 50 Years of Age and Older, and Group 1 of Essential Workers, Starting Thursday, May 6, 2021
2021-04-30	Eastern Ontario Health Unit COVID-19 Vaccination Standby List Opens April 30
2021-04-29	COVID-19 Vaccine Appointment Booking for Individuals 55 Years of Age and Older Will Be Available Starting Friday April 30, 2021
2021-04-28	The Eastern Ontario Health Unit Online COVID-19 Vaccination Pre-Registration Tool Closing April 28
2021-04-23	Pregnant Individuals Now Eligible to Get COVID-19 Vaccine
2021-04-19	Ontario Safely Expands Age Eligibility for AstraZeneca COVID-19 Vaccine to 40+
2021-04-16	Ontario Strengthens Enforcement of Stay-at-Home Order
2021-04-12	Ontario Moves Schools to Remote Learning Following Spring Break
2021-04-10	COVID-19 Case at Canadian Tire in Cornwall Confirmed by the EOHU
2021-04-09	Cornwall Police Service and Eastern Ontario Health Unit Warn about Increase in Drug-Related Overdoses in Cornwall and Area
2021-04-06	COVID-19 Vaccine Appointment Booking for Individuals 60 Years of Age and Older Will Be Available Starting Wednesday April 7, 2021
2021-04-02	COVID-19 Vaccine Appointment Booking for Individuals 70 Years of Age and Older Available Starting Friday April 2, 2021
2021-03-19	COVID-19 Vaccine Appointment Booking for Individuals 75 Years of Age and Older Will Be Available Starting Monday March 22, 2021
2021-03-14	COVID-19 Vaccine Appointment Booking for Individuals 80 Years of Age and Older and Online Pre-Registration for Remaining Phase 1 Priority Groups
2021-03-04	COVID-19 Vaccines Will Soon Be Available to Adults 80 Years of Age and Older
2021-03-04	Number of inspections completed in EOHU region from March 2020 to February 2021
2021-02-26	Eastern Ontario Health Unit Confirms First Cases of COVID-19 Variants of Concern in Region
2021-02-24	EOHU Shares Results from Provincial COVID-19 Education and Enforcement Campaign and Next Steps
2021-02-23	COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution in the EOHU Region
2021-02-18	Order from the Medical Officer of Health Directed to the Owners, Operators and Administrators of Agricultural Farms - 2021-01 (Effective February 18,2021)
2021-02-17	COVID-19 Self-Isolation Requirements Now Extend to Household Members of High-Risk Contacts and Symptomatic Individuals
2021-02-12	EOHU Region to Be in the “Orange-Restrict” Category of Provincial COVID-19 Response Framework as Stay-at-Home Order Ends
2021-02-09	EOHU Region to Remain Under Shutdown and Stay-at-Home Order Until February 16th
2021-01-28	Local Schools to Reopen for In-Person Classes on February 1st
2021-01-22	Statement From the Medical Officer of Health on the Delay of In-Person Learning in the EOHU Region
2021-01-13	COVID-19 Vaccines Arrive in EOHU Region: LTC Residents and Staff to be Immunized Starting January 13th
2021-01-12	Ontario Declares Second Provincial Emergency, Issues Stay-at-Home Order and Introduces Enhanced Enforcement Measures to Address COVID-19 Crisis and Save Lives
2020-12-23	EOHU Urges Public to Maintain Public Health Measures as Canada Launches COVID-19 Vaccination Campaign
2020-12-22	EOHU Region Entering 28-day Shutdown Effective at 12:01 A.M. on December 26, 2020
2020-12-18	EOHU Issues New Order for Multidepartment Retail and Grocery Stores
2020-12-17	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)
2020-12-11	An Open Letter to the Community From the Medical Officer of Health
2020-12-03	AMENDED December 3 2020: Order Directed to the Owners, Operators, Occupiers and Administrators of the Category 2, Category 4 and Category 5 Businesses
2020-11-27	Provincial COVID-19 Education and Enforcement Campaign for Workplaces Coming to EOHU Region
2020-11-19	Order from the Medical Officer of Health for Mandatory Isolation of Certain Individuals (Replaces and supersedes the order dated April 3, 2020)
2020-11-06	EOHU Region to Be in the “Yellow-Protect” Category of New Provincial COVID-19 Response Framework
2020-11-05	Cornwall Police Service and Eastern Ontario Health Unit Warn of Increase in Drug-Related Overdoses and Deaths in Cornwall and Area
2020-11-04	Commemorating Remembrance Day Safely
2020-10-26	Flu Season is Here... It’s More Important than Ever to Get Your Flu Shot!
2020-10-24	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)
2020-10-23	Prescott and Russell Residence Receiving Assistance to Manage COVID-19 Outbreak
2020-10-16	EOHU Recommends Safer Alternatives to Celebrate Halloween This Year
2020-10-14	EOHU Reminds Residents to Be Cautious Around Bats
2020-10-09	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
2020-10-08	EOHU Reminds Residents to Celebrate Thanksgiving Safely
2020-10-07	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
2020-10-06	Casselman COVID-19 Testing Centre Moving to Calypso Parking Lot in Limoges on October 7th
2020-10-06	All COVID-19 Testing Centres Changing to Appointment Only
2020-10-02	EOHU in Agreement with Tightening of Public Health Measures by the Province
2020-10-01	Ontario Revises COVID-19 Screening Guidance for Schools and Child Care
2020-09-24	Temporary COVID-19 Testing Centre Opening in Parking Lot at Calypso Waterpark in Limoges
2020-09-19	Ontario Announces Lower Limits on Social Gatherings Across Province
2020-09-17	Order from the Medical Officer of Health for Restaurants, Bars, Food Trucks, Concession Stands and Other Food or Drink Establishments - 2020-09-17
2020-09-11	Public Health to Work With Schools and School Boards to Manage COVID-19 Cases in Schools
2020-09-04	Possible Blue-Green Algae Reported in EOHU Region
2020-08-28	EOHU Reminds Residents to Continue Taking Precautions as Fall Approaches
2020-08-20	Confirmed Human Case of West Nile Virus in EOHU Region
2020-08-09	Residents Urged to Take Precautions During Heat Event
2020-07-29	Presence of Rabies in Local Bats a Reminder to Vaccinate Pets and Avoid Contact With Wild Animals
2020-07-24	Residents Urged to Take Precautions During Extended Heat Event
2020-07-17	Residents Urged to Take Precautions During Heat Event
2020-07-10	Order from the Medical Officer of Health for Agricultural Farms - 2020-07-10
2020-07-09	Public Health Directive for Mandatory Mask Use in Enclosed Public Spaces
2020-07-06	Local Health Units Announce Regional Approach to Mandatory Masks
2020-07-06	Residents Urged to Take Precautions During Extended Heat Event
2020-07-03	Protect Yourself from West Nile Virus this Summer
2020-07-02	Residents Urged to Take Precautions During Heat Event
2020-06-24	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
2020-06-18	Residents Urged to Take Precautions During Heat Event
2020-06-12	EOHU Distributing Free Tick Removal Cards
2020-06-08	Ontario Permits More Businesses and Services to Reopen in the Coming Days
2020-06-05	Statement from Dr. Paul Roumeliotis, Medical Officer of Health, on Racism, Social Inequities and Health
2020-06-05	EOHU Warns of Increase in Drug Overdoses in Cornwall
2020-06-04	Reduce the Spread of COVID-19 at Demonstrations
2020-05-25	Residents Urged to Take Precautions During Heat Event
2020-05-25	EOHU Expands COVID-19 Testing to Everyone, Including Those without Symptoms
2020-05-17	EOHU Confirms COVID-19 Case at Parent’s Independent in Rockland
2020-05-15	EOHU Expands COVID-19 Testing to Anyone With Symptoms
2020-05-15	Ontario Announces Additional Workplaces That Can Reopen
2020-05-04	First Two Deaths Due to COVID-19 Reported by the EOHU
2020-04-30	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 Restaurants That Provide Drive-Through Services
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
2020-04-29	EOHU Issues Three Orders for Essential Businesses
2020-04-23	EOHU Urges Residents: Stay Home, Continue Physical Distancing, Self-Isolate if Sick
2020-04-18	COVID-19 Case at Brookdale Food Basics Confirmed by the EOHU
2020-04-17	COVID-19 Testing Expanded for Priority Sectors
2020-04-09	EOHU Reminds Public about Physical Distancing During Easter Weekend
2020-04-07	COVID-19 Assessment Centre Opening in Rockland
2020-04-03	Ontario Extends Business Closures to Stop the Spread of COVID-19
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	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
2020-04-01	COVID-19 Assessment Centre Opening in Cornwall
2020-04-01	Drive-Through COVID-19 Assessment Centre Opening in Casselman
2020-03-31	COVID-19 Assessment Centre in Winchester to Open on April 1st
2020-03-30	Ontario Extends Emergency Declaration to Stop the Spread of COVID-19
2020-03-28	Increase in COVID-19 Cases in EOHU Region Reinforces Importance of Staying at Home and Following Public Health Measures
2020-03-26	United Counties of SD&G, United Counties of P&R and City of Cornwall Declare State of Emergency Over Spread of COVID-19
2020-03-25	Updated Guidelines for Private Daycares
2020-03-23	EOHU Demands Returning Travellers Self-Isolate
2020-03-22	Third Positive Case of COVID-19 in EOHU Region
2020-03-22	EOHU Orders Several Types of Establishments to Close Immediately to Prevent Spread of COVID-19
2020-03-22	Order for Closure by the EOHU’s Medical Officer of Health of Several Establishments and Premises in the EOHU Area
2020-03-20	Community Paramedic Program Conducting In-Home COVID-19 Testing for Higher-Risk Individuals
2020-03-20	COVID-19 Testing and Assessment Centre Opening in Hawkesbury
2020-03-18	Second Positive Case of COVID-19 in EOHU Region
2020-03-17	Effective March 19th, most EOHU services are cancelled
2020-03-17	Medical Officer of Health Expands COVID-19 Directives in Response to Ontario State of Emergency
2020-03-16	EOHU Recommending Temporary Closure of Various Types of Establishments to Prevent Spread of COVID-19
2020-03-15	EOHU Holds Teleconference about First Case of COVID-19 in its Area
2020-03-14	First Case of COVID-19 Reported by the Eastern Ontario Health Unit
2020-03-13	School Closures Aim to Limit Spread of COVID-19 in Ontario
2020-03-06	Cruise Ship Passengers Depart the NAV CENTRE Following Completion of Quarantine: No Cases of COVID-19
2020-02-21	Quarantine Guests Arrive at NAV CENTRE
2020-02-17	Upcoming Quarantine at Nav Centre Not a Risk to the Public
2020-01-24	EOHU Working With Regional and Provincial Health Authorities to Monitor Novel Coronavirus
2020-01-21	EOHU Honours Former Medical Officer of Health
2020-01-17	Flu Season is Here... What to Do if You Get It
2019-12-20	Holiday Schedule 2019
2019-12-18	Water Sampling Drop-Off Schedule During the Holidays
2019-12-11	Food Insecurity in Eastern Ontario – A Matter of Concern
2019-10-30	Flu Season is Near... Now’s the Time to Get Your Flu Shot!
2019-10-17	EOHU Reminds Public about the Importance of Safely Storing Edible Cannabis Products
2019-10-01	October – The Month to Celebrate Visual Health
2019-09-23	EOHU Releases Report of Mental Health in Eastern Ontario
2019-09-11	Important Change to the Annual Rabies Vaccination Clinic
2019-09-05	EOHU Warns of Presence of Purple Heroin
2019-09-04	Suicide Prevention: Working Together to Prevent Suicide
2019-08-16	Update on Dead Fish Found in Ottawa River
2019-08-02	Dead Fish Found in Ottawa River
2019-07-26	Residents Urged to Take Precautions During Heat Event
2019-07-18	Residents Urged to Take Precautions During Heat Event
2019-07-10	Residents Urged to Take Precautions During Heat Event
2019-07-03	Residents Urged to Take Precautions During Heat Event
2019-06-24	EOHU summer office hours in effect from June 24 to August 30
2019-05-29	Congratulations to the Winners of the EOHU’s Emergency Preparedness Contest!
2019-05-02	Enter the EOHU’s Emergency Preparedness Contest for a Chance to Win!
2019-05-01	EOHU Launches Tick Awareness Campaign With Free Tick Removal Cards
2019-04-25	EOHU Board of Health Issues Position Statement on Province’s Plans to Restructure Public Health
2019-04-25	POSITION STATEMENT FROM THE EOHU BOARD OF HEALTH: Restructuring of Public Health Must Consider Impact on Community
2019-04-05	EOHU on Alert with Current Measles Case in Ottawa
2019-03-01	Unlock the Potential of Food During Nutrition Month
2019-02-26	EOHU Reminds Residents to Make Sure Measles Vaccinations Are Up-to-Date
2018-11-08	EOHU Cautions That Unsafe Storage of Cannabis Edibles Can Lead to Accidental Intoxication
2018-10-15	EOHU Launches Cannabis Public Awareness Campaign
2018-10-09	Flu Season is Near... Now’s the Time to Get Your Flu Shot!
2018-09-11	Parent Forums on Cannabis
2018-08-28	Rabies Vaccination Clinics to Be Held on September 15, 2018
2018-08-17	Be Aware of Ticks in Eastern Ontario
2018-08-10	Presence of West Nile Virus Found in Mosquitoes in Our Area
2018-06-28	Residents Urged to Take Precautions During Heat Event
2018-06-25	New Admission Standards for Public Pools
2018-06-25	EOHU summer office hours in effect from June 25 to August 31
2018-06-07	Protect Yourself from West Nile Virus this Summer
2018-05-01	Medi Drop: The Best Way to Get Rid of Unwanted Medications
2018-04-13	Rockland EOHU Office Closed on Monday, April 16th Due to Renovations
2018-04-11	Congratulations to the Winners of the EOHU’s Three Ways to Make Healthy Easy Contest!
2018-04-04	The EOHU Wants Your Opinion!
2018-04-03	“Brush Up on the Facts” Campaign Urges Parents to Keep Kids’ Teeth Healthy
2018-03-01	EOHU Launches #EOHUEats Video Series with a Contest
2017-12-20	Holiday Schedule
2017-12-13	Important public notice/media advisory - Boil water advisory in Hawkesbury, Vankleek Hill and l’Orignal lifted
2017-10-27	EOHU Warns of Presence of Carfentanil in Local Street Drugs
2017-10-10	Flu Season is Near... Now’s the Time to Get Your Flu Shot!
2017-09-22	Residents Urged to Take Precautions During Heat Event
2017-09-01	Suicide Prevention: Take a Minute, Change a Life
2017-08-29	Second Confirmed Human Case of West Nile Virus in Our Area
2017-08-28	Rabies Vaccination Clinics to Be Held on September 16, 2017
2017-08-16	EOHU Congratulates The Nation Municipality for New Tobacco By-law
2017-08-10	Confirmed Human Case of West Nile Virus in Our Area
2017-08-04	EOHU Addresses Local Opioid Overdose Concerns
2017-07-14	Presence of West Nile Virus Found in Mosquitoes in Our Area
2017-07-13	Be Aware of Ticks in Eastern Ontario