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News Release: Health Unit Monitoring COVID-19 Activity and is Ready to Change Levels if Needed

NORTH BAY, ON – The North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit (Health Unit) is monitoring and analyzing the indicators used within the Province’s five (5) level colour-coded COVID-19 Response Framework in order to be prepared to adjust to an increased response level if required. Our Health Unit district is currently at the Prevent - Green level, and any change to this will be publically communicated.

Using the indicators and thresholds in the COVID-19 Response Framework, the Ministry of Health adjusts...

Public Service Announcement: COVID-19 Community Outbreak Update

NORTH BAY, ON – On November 24, the North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit (Health Unit) declared a COVID-19 community outbreak. As of November 27, the outbreak includes 16 individuals. The growth in the number of individuals who have tested positive for COVID-19 is expected, as high-risk contacts are being tested. Close contact tracing is complete for every individual who tested positive. Individuals who have tested positive are self-isolating.

The Health Unit encourages everyone to remain ‘COVID...

Public Service Announcement: Community Flu Clinic in Powassan

POWASSAN,ON – The North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit (Health Unit) is hosting a community flu clinic with COVID-19 precautions on November 30 from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. at 250 Clark St., in the Maple Room.

Individuals are encouraged to book an appointment by calling 1-800-563-2808 ext. 5377. Individuals are reminded to wear their face covering.

If you are unable to attend the clinic, flu shots are available at your local pharmacy or by your health care provider.

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News Release: Health Unit Declares Community Outbreak in Connection with Nipissing University

NORTH BAY, ON - The North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit (Health Unit) has declared a community COVID-19 outbreak after six (6) members of the Nipissing University athletic community have tested positive for COVID-19. While the individuals who tested positive do not live on Nipissing University’s campus they have had interactions at the R.J. Surtees Student Athletics Centre gym and at social gatherings in the community. Other University buildings and properties are not impacted.

Close contact...

News Release: Member of Nipissing University Community Tests Positive for COVID-19

NORTH BAY, ON - The North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit (Health Unit) has confirmed a member of the Nipissing University community has tested positive for COVID-19. Close contact tracing is underway and individuals who are deemed at high risk will be contacted by the Health Unit, individuals who are not contacted by the Health Unit are not considered at high risk. Should our investigation and contact tracing identify an increased risk to members of the community beyond those identified as...