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News Release: Keep COVID-19 Out of Your Holiday Party

NIPISSING & PARRY SOUND, ON - This holiday season, provincial gathering limits allow family and friends to celebrate in person again; however, it is important that all gatherings take public health measures into consideration, and everyone considers the risk to themselves and others before attending a holiday event.

When hosting or attending a gathering it is encouraged that:

• Individuals who feel unwell cancel their plans, stay home and arrange to be tested for COVID-19.
• All guests be vaccinated...

Message d’intérêt public : Des cliniques de vaccination sur rendez-vous et sans rendez-vous auront lieu du 23 au 28 novembre

NIPISSING & PARRY SOUND, ON – Le Bureau de santé du district de North Bay-Parry Sound (Bureau de santé) offrira des cliniques de vaccination contre la COVID-19 cette semaine à travers le district du Bureau de santé, dont deux cliniques pour les enfants âgés de cinq à onze ans.

Il est recommandé d’apporter une carte santé ou une autre forme d’identification lorsque possible, ainsi que toute documentation requise pour les personnes ayant des problèmes de santé sous-jacents et qui sont admissibles...

Public Service Announcement: COVID-19 Vaccine Clinics to be Held Nov. 23 to 28, By Appointment or Walk-in

NIPISSING & PARRY SOUND, ON – The North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit (Health Unit) will be holding COVID-19 vaccine clinics this week throughout the Health Unit district, including two clinics for children five to 11 years of age.

Individuals are encouraged to bring a health card or another form of identification, if possible, as well as any required documentation for those with underlying health conditions eligible for a third dose. Eligible individuals who received their last dose before...

Communiqué : Éclosion de COVID-19 à l’école élémentaire catholique St. Theresa

NORTH BAY (Ontario) - Le Bureau de santé du district de North Bay-Parry Sound (Bureau de santé) a déclaré une éclosion de COVID-19 à l’école élémentaire catholique St. Theresa à Callander. Une éclosion de COVID-19 est déclarée dans une école lorsqu’il y a un lien épidémiologique entre au moins deux cas de COVID-19 confirmés.

Le Bureau de santé a pris connaissance du premier cas positif de COVID-19 le 16 novembre 2021. À ce moment-là, tous les parents/tuteurs ont été informés du cas et les élèves ont...

News Release: COVID-19 Outbreak Declared at St. Theresa Catholic Elementary School

NORTH BAY, ON - The North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit (Health Unit) has declared a COVID-19 outbreak at St. Theresa Catholic Elementary School (St. Theresa) in Callander. A COVID-19 outbreak is declared in a school setting when two or more confirmed cases of COVID-19 have an epidemiological link.

The Health Unit was made aware of the first individual who tested positive for COVID-19 on Nov. 16, 2021. At that time, all parents and guardians were made aware, and the class was dismissed. Yesterday,...