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News Release: Health Unit COVID-19 Vaccine Update

NORTH BAY, ON - The Ministry of Health has announced that vaccination of residents, staff and essential caregivers of long-term care homes has begun in many parts of the province, with the goal of having the first dose administered in all homes no later than February 15, 2021. Due to a limited supply of vaccines, areas of the province that have been impacted the most by COVID-19 have received the initial doses.

The North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit (Health Unit) has not received confirmation,...

News Release: Health Unit Closes Outdoor Public Skating Rinks and Tobogganing Hills

NORTH BAY, ON – The North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit (Health Unit) is requiring all outdoor public ice rinks, tobogganing hills and skating trails on public property across the district to be closed, effective January 14, 2021. This closure is done under the Medical Officer of Health’s ability to increase restrictions within their district.

In accordance with the provisions of the Emergency Management and Civil Protections Act, and the Regulations thereunder, specifically Stay-at-Home-Order,...

Public Service Announcement: Health Unit Confirms No COVID-19 Risk to the White Woods School Community

NORTH BAY, ON - The North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit (Health Unit) is confirming that two members of the White Woods school community tested positive for COVID-19 last week while schools were closed and students were online learning. There is no risk to the White Woods school community and the individuals are self-isolating at home.

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P: 705-474-1400, ext. 5221 or 1-800-563-2808
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News Release: COVID-19 Outbreak at Eastholme Home for the Aged

NORTH BAY, ON - The North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit (Health Unit) has declared a respiratory outbreak at Eastholme Home for the Aged - the causative agent is COVID-19. Aligning with the Ministry of Health guidelines for an outbreak in a long-term care home, a COVID-19 outbreak is declared with a single laboratory-confirmed case in a resident or staff member of a long-term care home. The individual who tested positive is a staff member at the long-term care home. The individual is currently...

Public Service Announcement: Health Unit Updates on COVID-19 Vaccine

NORTH BAY, ON – The North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit (Health Unit) is waiting for confirmation on local distribution of a COVID-19 vaccine. The province is currently in phase one of the Government of Ontario’s three-phase vaccine distribution implementation plan, that was launched in December. This means that when the Health Unit receives the COVID-19 vaccine the priority will be given to residents, staff and essential care givers of long-term care homes, retirement homes and other congregate...