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News Release - COVID-19 and School Reopening - Public Health Information for Families Available August 25, 2020

 

NORTH BAY, ON – On July 30, 2020, the provincial government announced the September reopening of Ontario schools. In response to this announcement, the North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit (Health Unit) has been working diligently with school boards to support a safer return to school.

As part of this initiative, the Health Unit has created a guidance document titled COVID-19 and School Reopening – Public Health Information for Families. The document helps to answer many questions...

News Release: Health Unit Holding Hepatitis A Vaccine Clinics to Help Combat the Rise in Cases

ALMAGUIN HIGHLANDS, ON- The North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit (Health Unit), is seeing an increase in the number of cases of Hepatitis A in the South River, Sundridge and Burk’s Falls areas. Hepatitis A is a virus that affects the liver. Usually spread by eating or drinking something contaminated with the feces of someone with the virus. A partner with Hepatitis A can spread the virus through sexual activities or through sharing drug use equipment.

At this time, there is no identified...

News Release: Harmful Blue-Green Algae in Harris Lake

McDOUGALL, ON -  The North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit (Health Unit) would like to advise the public that a harmful algae bloom (cyanobacteria), also known as blue-green algae, has been found in Harris Lake. Species of the algae capable of producing toxins were confirmed by the laboratory of the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks. The toxins in harmful algae can irritate the skin and, if swallowed, cause diarrhea and vomiting.

Residents of Harris Lake may be affected...

News Release: Face Covering Mandate in Effect Tomorrow

NORTH BAY, ON – The mandated use of face coverings in the North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit’s (Health Unit) region comes into effect tomorrow, July 24, 2020, at 12:01 a.m. Face coverings must be worn in ‘enclosed public spaces’. This means indoor spaces of businesses, organizations, and services accessed by the public, including public transportation. Face coverings should also be worn in other spaces (indoor or outdoor) where physical distancing is challenging or not possible.

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News Release: Harmful Blue-Green Algae in Whitestone Lake

HARMFUL BLUE-GREEN ALGAE IN WHITESTONE LAKE

DUNCHURCH, ON -  The North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit (Health Unit) would like to advise the public that a harmful algae bloom (cyanobacteria), also known as blue-green algae, has been found in Whitestone Lake. Species of the algae capable of producing toxins were confirmed by the laboratory of the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks. The toxins in harmful algae can irritate the skin and, if swallowed, cause diarrhea and vomiting.

Residents...