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PSA: First Local Case of Monkeypox Confirmed in District

NIPISSING & PARRY SOUND, ON – The North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit (Health Unit) has received notification confirming a case of monkeypox in a person who resides in the district. This individual likely acquired the infection in the Toronto area. This individual is currently isolating, and close contact(s) have been notified.  

The risk of contracting monkeypox remains very low in the Health Unit’s district, as there is no evidence of the virus circulating locally. Based on...

PSA: July 15 COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic Update

NORTH BAY, ON – The North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit (Health Unit) has extended the hours of tomorrow’s COVID-19 vaccine clinic at the Elks Lodge in North Bay. The clinic will now run from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Walk-ins aged five and older are welcome and eligible individuals may receive their second booster. Face coverings are required at all clinics. Individuals should bring a health card or another form of identification, if possible.  

Appointments can be booked online at Ontario.ca/BookVaccine,...

PSA: Cliniques de vaccination contre la COVID-19 cette semaine, sur rendez-vous ou sans rendez-vous

NIPISSING & PARRY SOUND, ON - Les personnes âgées de cinq ans et plus peuvent se présenter sans rendez-vous aux cliniques de vaccination COVID-19 qui auront lieu cette semaine. La première, la deuxième, la troisième et la quatrième dose seront offertes aux personnes admissibles. Il est obligatoire de se couvrir le visage à toutes les cliniques. Les personnes doivent apporter une carte de santé ou une autre forme d'identification, si possible. 

Les cliniques suivantes ont lieu cette semaine...

PSA: COVID-19 Vaccine Clinics This Week, By Appointment or Walk-in

NIPISSING & PARRY SOUND, ON – Walk-ins aged five and older are welcome at COVID-19 vaccine clinics taking place this week. First, second, third and fourth doses will be offered to eligible individuals. Face coverings are required at all clinics. Individuals should bring a health card or another form of identification, if possible.  

The following clinics are taking place this week: 

North Bay 

• Tuesday, July 12 at the North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit (345 Oak St. W.) from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Public Service Announcement: Reminder: COVID-19 Self-Isolation Measures Still in Effect

NIPISSING & PARRY SOUND, ON – Living with COVID-19 does not mean that we stop following self-isolation requirements. The North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit (Health Unit) is reminding individuals to review the public health measures if they:

• test positive for COVID-19;
• have COVID-19 symptoms;
• live with someone who has tested positive or has COVID-19 symptoms;
• have been identified as a close contact.

Individuals can find isolation guidance by visiting myhealthunit.ca/COVIDGuide or by calling the...