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News Release: Make COVID-19 Safe May Long Weekend Plans

NIPISSING & PARRY SOUND, ON – We are just over a week away from the unofficial start to summer – the May long weekend – however, this does not mark the end to COVID-19. Although it is uncertain whether the province will extend the Stay-At-Home Order and the provincial shutdown, individuals are reminded that public health guidance must still be followed.

“Many people look forward to the May long weekend as a time to celebrate the warmer weather with others, but everyone needs to make sure these...

Message d’intérêt public : Le Bureau de santé lance une ligne téléphonique dédiée à la COVID-19

NIPISSING & PARRY SOUND, ON – À compter de mercredi matin, le Centre d’appel du Bureau de santé du district de North Bay-Parry Sound (Bureau de santé) a un nouveau numéro de téléphone sans frais (1 844 478-1400). Les personnes peuvent appeler ce numéro sans frais si elles désirent prendre un rendez-vous pour le vaccin contre la COVID-19, ou pour discuter de leurs inquiétudes portant sur la COVID-19 en général ou les écoles et la COVID-19.

L’ajout d’une ligne dédiée à la COVID-19 a été mis en place...

Public Service Announcement: Health Unit Launches COVID-19 Dedicated Toll-Free Phone Number 1-844-478-1400

NIPISSING & PARRY SOUND, ON – As of Wednesday morning, the North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit’s COVID-19 call centre has a new toll-free phone number (1-844-478-1400). Individuals looking to book a COVID-19 vaccine appointment or discuss general, or school concerns related to COVID-19 are now to call the toll-free number.

The change to a dedicated COVID-19 line was made in an effort to improve the call experience and open phone lines for those trying to reach other departments in the Health...

News Release: Have Symptoms of COVID-19? Arrange to be Tested

NIPISSING & PARRY SOUND, ON – The North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit (Health Unit) is reminding the public when they have any one symptom of COVID-19 to self-isolate immediately and arrange to be tested. Although the Health Unit’s case count remains low compared to other areas of the province, the district has seen continued increase in reported cases in our region since around the beginning of April. At the same time, testing rates across our district have been lower than usual since...

Communiqué : Profiter du plein air, sans oublier les mesures sanitaires!

NIPISSING & PARRY SOUND, ON – Il peut parfois être difficile de trouver inspiration pour de nouvelles activités familiales tout en respectant les mesures de santé publique. Le Bureau de santé du district de North Bay-Parry Sound (Bureau de santé) propose donc diverses activités à faire pendant le Décret de rester à la maison émis par la province, tout en offrant des idées pour assurer le plaisir et la sécurité, ainsi que pour accroitre le bien-être de toutes les personnes impliquées. Suivre les...