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News Release: Enjoy Family Activities, But Don't Forget Public Health Measures!

NIPISSING & PARRY SOUND, ON – Finding family activities in line with public health measures can be challenging. The North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit (Health Unit) has put together a list of activities for individuals and families to do during the Stay-at-Home Order that will help ensure a fun and safe time for everyone involved, and boost individuals’ well-being. Remembering to follow the Stay-At-Home order guidelines is especially important, as the Health Unit has seen an increase...

News Release: More Vaccine Remains Priority for Health Unit as Eligibility Expands

 

NIPISSING & PARRY SOUND, ON – As Ontario acts quickly to open COVID-19 vaccine appointments to new age bands and priority groups, the North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit (Health Unit) wishes to remind the public that a limited supply of vaccine has been allocated to the Health Unit, which may not align with the increase in local demand that is expected over the coming weeks with the new eligibility groups. The Health Unit is assuring the public that everyone who wants a COVID-19...

Message d’intérêt public : Le Bureau de santé offre la vaccination contre le COVID-19 aux personnes de 55 à 59 ans

NIPISSING & PARRY SOUND, ON – À compter du jeudi 29 avril à 9 h, les personnes nées en 1966 ou avant dans la région du Bureau de santé du district de North Bay-Parry Sound (Bureau de santé) peuvent prendre rendez-vous afin d’assister à l’une des cliniques locales de vaccination contre la COVID-19. Les personnes admissibles peuvent fixer un rendez-vous en appelant le Centre d’appel du Bureau de santé au 1 800 563-2808 ou en ligne à compter de demain, le 30 avril, à covid-19.ontario.ca/rendezvous-vaccin/....

Public Service Announcement: Health Unit Booking COVID-19 Vaccine Appointments for Individuals 55-59

NIPISSING & PARRY SOUND, ON – Effective Thursday, April 29 at 9 a.m., individuals in the North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit (Health Unit) region born in 1966 or before will be able to book an appointment to attend local COVID-19 vaccine clinics. Individuals who meet this criteria can book by calling the Health Unit Call Centre at 1-800-563-2808 and will be able to book online as of tomorrow, April 30 at www.ontario.ca/BookVaccine. The Health Unit requests individuals...

News Release: Health Unit District Has Lowest Case Rate in Province April 17 to 23

NIPISSING & PARRY SOUND, ON - The North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit (Health Unit) has the lowest case rate in the province over the last reported seven-day period (April 17 to 23) with a rate of 9.2 cases per 100,000 population as well as the lowest cumulative case rate over the course of the entire pandemic.

“Without the hard work and cooperation of everyone within our district we wouldn’t have lower than average numbers,” explains Dr. Jim Chirico, Medical Officer of Health. “Although...