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News Release: COVID-19 Outbreak at Belvedere Heights in Parry Sound

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For immediate release: July 3, 2020

COVID-19 Outbreak at Belvedere Heights in Parry Sound

North Bay, ON – The North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit (Health Unit) has declared a respiratory outbreak at Belvedere Heights in Parry Sound - the causative agent is COVID-19. The two individuals who tested positive are staff at the long-term care home. The individuals are currently in isolation. No residents at Belvedere Heights have tested positive for COVID-19.

Our staff are working with...

News Release: Face Coverings Recommended When Physical Distancing is a Challenge

North Bay, ON – The North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit (“Health Unit”) is reminding the public to use face coverings (e.g., homemade cloth mask) when physical distancing, a space of two metres or six feet, cannot be maintained, especially in an indoor setting. If worn properly, a face covering, in addition to other protective health measures, can help protect others from your infectious droplets.

“A face covering does not replace physical distancing and other protective health measures...

News Release: Harmful Blue-Green Algae in Tucker Lake

PARRY SOUND, 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 Tucker 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 Tucker Lake in Parry Sound, Seguin...

News Release: North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit Moves to Stage 2

NORTH BAY, ON - Premier Ford announced the start of Stage 2 reopening and the North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit (“Health Unit”) is one of 24 public health regions scheduled to start on June 12 at 12:01 a.m.

Businesses and services allowed to reopen with proper health and safety measures in place in Stage 2 include:

• Outdoor dine-in services at restaurants, bars and other establishments, including patios, curbside, parking lots and adjacent properties;
• Select personal and personal care...

News Release: North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit Announces Privacy Breach

NORTH BAY, ON - The North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit (“Health Unit”) announced today that there was a privacy breach in relation to its online COVID-19 dashboard. The dashboard contained information related to the number of COVID-19 tests and confirmed cases in the local community. Inadvertently, personal identifying information was made accessible through the dashboard. A member of the public reported the breach to the Health Unit. The likelihood of someone else having accessed the information...