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News Release: Act Now to Prevent the Spread of COVID-19

NORTH BAY, ON – The province is currently experiencing a record number of cases of COVID-19, during this second wave, and trending upwards. Since mid-October, the North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit’s (Health Unit) region has seen an increase in the number of new COVID-19 cases among residents indicating that our region has also entered the second wave. This past week, we had the highest number of individuals who tested positive for COVID-19 (8) since early April. Currently, there are seven...

Public Service Announcement: Community Flu Clinic in Magnetawan

MAGNETAWAN, ON – The North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit (Health Unit) is hosting a community flu clinic with COVID-19 precautions on November 16 from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the Knox Presbyterian Church, 28 Sparks St.

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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Public Service Announcement: Community Flu Clinic in Parry Sound

PARRY SOUND,ON – The North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit (Health Unit) is hosting a community flu clinic with COVID-19 precautions on November 14 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Stockey Centre, 2 Bay St.

Individuals are encouraged to book an appointment by calling 1-800-563-2808 ext. 3205. 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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Public Service Announcement: Community Flu Clinic in Mattawa

MATTAWA, ON – The North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit (Health Unit) is hosting a community flu clinic with COVID-19 precautions on November 9 from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the Mattawa Golden Age Club, 464 Poplar St.

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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Alex...

News Release: November is Fall Prevention Month

NORTH BAY, ON - November is here, meaning it is time to talk about fall prevention. The North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit (Health Unit) in collaboration with the local Stay On Your Feet (SOYF) coalition is bringing fall prevention conversations online. However, this doesn’t mean you need to keep the conversations online.

Information and weekly contests will be shared throughout the month of November on the Health Unit’s Facebook page and website. Each week will focus on one of the following...