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News Release: Health Unit Receives Confirmation of 12 Additional Results for COVID-19 Variant Originating from South Africa

NORTH BAY, ON – The North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit has received confirmation from Public Health Ontario labs that an additional 12 preliminary positive COVID-19 Variant of Concern (VOC) specimens are positive for the VOC originating from South Africa. All 12 of these individuals are connected to the COVID-19 Community Outbreak at Skyline-Lancelot Apartments.

As of today, 42 people have tested positive for COVID-19 in connection with the Community Outbreak at Skyline-Lancelot Apartments;...

Public Service Announcement: École Secondaire Catholique Algonquin Re-Opening For In-Person Learning on March 1

NORTH BAY, ON – École secondaire catholique Algonquin is re-opening for in-person learning on Monday, March 1, 2021. The North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit (Health Unit) dismissed the entire school community on February 12, 2021 as a cautionary measure after an individual tested positive for COVID-19. The school dismissal was related to the COVID-19 variant of concern and was a cautionary measure to reduce the spread of the virus. High-risk contacts have been in self-isolation and to date,...

News Release: Health Unit Confirms No Risk to School Community After a Member of St. Theresa Catholic School Community Tests Positive for COVID-19

NORTH BAY, ON – The North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit (Health Unit) is confirming that a member of the St. Theresa Catholic School community has tested positive for COVID-19. Through case management and contact tracing, it was determined that there is no risk to the school community, as the individual was not on premises during their infectious period. The individual and all household members are currently self-isolating.

“This is a great example that shows the new COVID-19 school and childcare...

Statement from the Medical Officer of Health

A recently released story in the media has indicated that the North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit will remain in Shutdown beyond March 8, 2021. At this time, we are unable to determine whether our district will remain in Shutdown with the Stay-at-Home Order in effect or move into the provincial framework after March 8, 2021.

At this time, I have not advocated either way for a decision on whether the district remains in Shutdown or returns to the provincial colour-coded framework on March 8,...

News Release: Health Unit Receives Confirmation of the Second Confirmed COVID-19 Variant Originating From South Africa

NORTH BAY, ON – The North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit (Health Unit) has received lab confirmation of a second individual testing positive for the COVID-19 Variant of Concern (VOC) originating from South Africa. The individual had previously received a preliminary positive result for a COVID-19 VOC. This case is linked to the Skyline – Lancelot Apartments outbreak.

As of February 23, 2021 at 3:00 p.m., 42 people have tested positive for COVID-19 associated with the outbreak. Of these, 26 people...