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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...

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...