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Public Service Announcement: Restricted Visitor Access to Long-Term Care Homes

NORTH BAY, ON – People of all ages can be affected by COVID-19, however, older people and people with pre-existing medical conditions such as, asthma, diabetes, and heart disease are more likely to become severely ill.

As a precaution the Health Unit has asked all long-term care homes in our district to restrict visitor access to only compassionate care visitors. The Health Unit also recommends that individuals monitor their own health before visiting older family members, and do not visit if they...

News Release: Health Unit Update on COVID-19

NORTH BAY, ON - The risk to individuals for COVID-19 in the Health Unit’s district remains low. For individuals who attended the Prospectors & Developers Association of Canada conference (PDAC), held between March 1 and 4, 2020, it is recommended that you monitor your health. If you do not have symptoms you do not need to separate yourself from others. Should you develop a fever, cough or have difficulty breathing, you need to separate yourself immediately and call the Health Unit at 1-800-563-2808...

News Release: Health Unit Preparing for COVID-19

NORTH BAY, ON – As of March 5, 2020, 45 cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed in Canada, 22 in Ontario, with zero cases in the North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit’s (Health Unit) catchment area. The Public Health Agency of Canada has assessed the public health risk associated with COVID-19 as low for Canada.

The increasing number of cases across the country suggests that there will be more COVID-19 cases confirmed throughout Canada. As a result, local preparedness planning is important in order...

Public Service Announcement: Boil Water Advisory Lifted for the Port Loring East Mills Water Treatment Plant

BOIL WATER ADVISORY LIFTED FOR INDIVIDUALS RECEIVING WATER FROM THE PORT LORING EAST MILLS WATER TREATMENT PLANT

PORT LORING - The boil water advisory for residents and businesses receiving water from the Port Loring East Mills Water Treatment Plan has been lifted.

A boil water advisory was issued by the North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit on February 18 for the Port Loring East Mills Water Treatment Plant as a result of a loss of chlorine residual in the distribution system.

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Public Service Announcement: Boil Water Advisory Issued for the Port Loring East Mills Water Treatment Plant

BOIL WATER ADVISORY ISSUED FOR INDIVIDUALS RECEIVING WATER FROM THE PORT LORING EAST MILLS WATER TREATMENT PLANT

PORT LORING - The North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit is advising residents and businesses receiving water from the Port Loring East Mills Water Treatment Plan to boil their water before drinking.

A boil water advisory was issued this morning for the Port Loring East Mills Water Treatment Plant as a result of a loss of chlorine residual in the distribution system.

Residents are advised...