Northwestern Health Unit sees decrease in new COVID-19 cases, active case count remains above 50 The Northwestern Health Unit (NWHU) is reporting seven new COVID-19 cases in its service area as of Tuesday, bringing the active case count in the region to 53. Social Sharing CBC · Posted: May 11, 2021 2:23 PM ET | Last Updated: May 11 Tuesday marks the third consecutive day that the NWHU has reported lower case counts after experiencing high numbers and multiple COVID-19 outbreaks through the month of April.(Paul Chiasson/The Canadian Press) The Northwestern Health Unit (NWHU) is reporting seven new COVID-19 cases in its service area as of Tuesday, bringing the active case count in the region to 53.