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Public Service Announcement: COVID-19 Vaccine Appointment Booking Opens to Child Care Workers in Licensed Child Care Settings and Individuals with High Risk Health Conditions

NIPISSING & PARRY SOUND, ON – Child care workers in licensed child care settings and High Risk Individuals who are 18 years of age or older located in the North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit (Health Unit) district are now eligible to book appointments for the COVID-19 vaccine by calling the Health Unit. Appointments are available this week.

Child care workers in licensed child care settings will receive a letter from their employer and should have it available when attending their vaccine...

Communiqué : Un seul rendez-vous par dose, rappelle le Bureau de santé

NIPISSING ET PARRY SOUND (ONTARIO) – Le déploiement du vaccin contre la COVID-19 étant en cours dans tout l’Ontario, les personnes qui y sont admissibles sont priées d’éviter de prendre plusieurs rendez-vous dans le but de se voir administrer le vaccin du fabricant de leur choix ou de devancer la date de leur rendez-vous. Les personnes qui décident de prendre un nouveau rendez-vous pour la vaccination doivent annuler tout rendez-vous déjà fixé afin de libérer la place pour une autre personne.

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News Release: Only One Appointment Per Dose, Reminds Health Unit

NIPISSING & PARRY SOUND, ON – With the COVID-19 vaccine rollout taking place throughout Ontario, individuals who are eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine are asked to avoid booking multiple appointments in effort to receive a preferred brand or earlier dose of COVID-19 vaccine. Individuals who choose to book a new immunization appointment should cancel prior booked appointments so the timeslot can be used to vaccinate someone else.

“We know with great certainty that all COVID-19 vaccines approved...

Communiqué de presse : Chaque personne joue un rôle important dans la lutte contre la COVID-19, souligne le Bureau de santé

NIPISSING & PARRY SOUND, ON – Tous et toutes ont le pouvoir de changer les choses, voilà le message du Bureau de santé du district de North Bay-Parry Sound (Bureau de santé). La semaine dernière, la province a annoncé des restrictions plus rigoureuses pour contrer la propagation de la COVID-19, qui s’avère difficile pour plusieurs lors de cette troisième vague de la pandémie. Le Bureau de santé reconnait que le Décret ordonnant de rester à domicile, ainsi que les restrictions qui s’y rattachent...

News Release: Everyone is a Key Player in the Fight Against COVID-19, Says Health Unit

NIPISSING & PARRY SOUND, ON – Everyone has the power to make a change – that is the message from the North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit (Health Unit). Last week, the province announced enhanced restrictions to counter the spread of COVID-19, which has been difficult for many during this third wave of the pandemic. The Health Unit recognizes that the Stay-at-Home Order, as well as related restrictions and school closures, represents a challenge for all.

“By following public health measures,...