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News Release: COVID-19 Outbreak at Barclay House Declared Over

NORTH BAY, ON – The North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit (Health Unit) has declared the COVID-19 outbreak at Chartwell Barclay House Retirement Home (Barclay House) over. All 43 individuals associated with the outbreak are considered resolved.

“It is clear that the COVID-19 vaccine works,” explains Dr. Jim Chirico, Medical Officer of Health. “The Barclay House outbreak took place in a location where individuals who are at higher risk of severe illness live, but the individuals who tested positive...

Communiqué : N’invitez pas la COVID-19 à vos célébrations des Fêtes

NIPISSING ET PARRY SOUND (ONTARIO) – Cette année, les limites provinciales pour les rassemblements permettent aux familles et aux amis de célébrer de nouveau la saison des Fêtes en personne. Cependant, il est important de tenir compte des mesures de santé publique pendant tous les rassemblements. Il est tout aussi important que chaque personne pèse les risques pour elle-même et pour les autres avant d’assister à une activité pendant les Fêtes.

Conseils à suivre si vous organisez un rassemblement ou...

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...