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News Release: Health Unit Releases Details About Mandated Face Coverings

Posted on Friday, July 17, 2020 08:45 AM

NORTH BAY, ON – The North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit (Health Unit) has released detailed information about mandated use of face coverings, which will take effect Friday, Jul. 24, 2020. 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.

“It...

News Release: Harmful Blue-Green Algae in Callander Bay and Lake Bernard

Posted on Tuesday, July 14, 2020 10:30 AM

CALLANDER AND SUNDRIDGE, 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 Callander Bay and in Lake Bernard. 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...

News Release - Health Unit Will Mandate Face Coverings

Posted on Monday, July 13, 2020 01:00 PM

NEWS RELEASE

For immediate release: July, 13, 2020

HEALTH UNIT WILL MANDATE FACE COVERINGS

NORTH BAY, ON – The North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit (Health Unit) will be mandating the use of face coverings while in certain enclosed public spaces and public transit, effective Friday, Jul. 24, 2020. The directive falls under the province’s Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act.

“Our communities have been following public health recommendations for COVID-19, helping to keep the number of cases...

News Release - Health Unit in Consultation to Mandate Face Coverings

Posted on Thursday, July 09, 2020 01:00 PM

NORTH BAY, ON - The North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit (Health Unit) is in consultation with the Northern health units in regards to mandating face coverings across the province. The Health Unit acknowledges the concerns of the community and takes the COVID-19 precautions seriously.

“The hard work of everyone within our district has helped to reduce the spread of COVID-19, which is evident in our case numbers. However, we cannot be complacent with the precautions we take, as COVID-19 is still...

News Release: COVID-19 Outbreak at Water's Edge in North Bay

Posted on Friday, July 03, 2020 09:30 AM

NEWS RELEASE

For immediate release: July 3, 2020

 

COVID-19 Outbreak at Water’s Edge in North Bay

North Bay, ON – The North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit (Health Unit) has declared a respiratory outbreak at Water’s Edge in North Bay - the causative agent is COVID-19. The individual who tested positive is a staff member at the long-term care home. The individual is currently in isolation. No residents at Water’s Edge are positive for COVID-19.

“Our staff are working with Water’s Edge to provide...

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