Notice :
Dr. Lianne Catton, Medical Officer of Health for the Porcupine Health Unit (PHU), with the support of leaders across the PHU region, and the Chief Medical Officer of Health of Ontario, Dr. David Williams, announced, “At this time, the numbers and evidence have led to the important and necessary decision to continue some restrictions from the Provincial shutdown as it moves to Step 1 of Ontario’s 'Road Map to Reopen'. I am issuing instructions that allow the Porcupine Health Unit to extend important public health measures currently in place under the Provincewide Emergency Brake.”
The instructions are effective as of Friday, June 11, at 12:01 a.m., and will likely remain in effect until at least Friday, June 25, 2021. The need for the continued measures will be assessed weekly.
Read the complete instructions.
Alert :
BOIL WATER ADVISORY UPDATE:
Effective June 3, 2021 the Boil Water Advisory for the Town of Mattice has been lifted. This is due to satisfactory water results.
BOIL WATER ADVISORY:
The Town of Mattice has issued a Boil Water Advisory (BWA) effective May 30, 2021. Residents affected are required to bring water to a rolling boil for at least one minute prior to use or use bottled water. See our Boil Water Advisory page for tips on using water safely during a BWA. An update will be posted once the Boil Water Advisory has been lifted for all those affected.
Alert :
Due to the number of cases in the PHU district, please stay home and participate in activities with your immediate household as much as possible. Public health and workplace measures, including restrictions on gatherings, businesses, services and activities, remain in place provincewide until Ontario enters Step One of the Roadmap to Reopen.
Info :
VACCINATION UPDATE: Clinic bookings are now available for first doses of the vaccine to all individuals 12 years and older. Youth who are 12 to 17 years of age at the time of vaccination need to book their appointment in a COVID-19 Pfizer clinic. For a list of available clinics in the health unit region or to book an appointment, visit our Vaccine Page.
Notice :
As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, some services at the Porcupine Health Unit are being scaled back to allow us to commit more resources to the response plan, and to do our part to reduce the spread of COVID-19 in our communities.
The Porcupine Health Unit is currently employing their business continuity plan. Most in-person events, classes, home visits and community meetings are being cancelled, postponed or provided online until further notice. Please visit our COVID-19: Programs and Services page or call 1-800-461-1818 if you have any concerns or need further clarification.
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Instructions from the Medical Officer of Health
Instructions from Dr. Lianne Catton, Medical Officer of Health of the Porcupine Health Unit, effective Friday, June 11, 2021 at 12:01 a.m.
COVID-19: The Vaccines
Book your vaccination appointment here! Find information on the COVID-19 vaccines including their safety, frequently asked questions and pertinent resources.
COVID-19: Schools
The Porcupine Health Unit (PHU) is working with local school boards to support the implementation of the public health measures in accordance with the Guide to reopening Ontario’s schools issued by the Ministry of Education and approved by the Office of the Chief Medical Officer of Ontario.
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Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Due to the number of cases in the PHU district, please stay home and participate in activities with your immediate household as much as possible. Public health and workplace measures, including restrictions on gatherings, businesses, services and activities, remain in place provincewide until Ontario enters Step One of the Roadmap to Reopen.