Local COVID-19 Data
Local COVID-19 data is updated on our COVID-19 Status Report Dashboard at 3 p.m. on Wednesdays, with the exception of outbreak information, which is updated Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 3 p.m.
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As of Nov. 14, 2022, the North Bay Regional Health Centre's Assessment Centre is no longer offering COVID-19 testing (with a few exceptions), making for a visible decrease in the reported number of people testing positive. We acknowledge that our case counts continue to be an underestimation of the true number of people with COVID-19 in our district.
Living with COVID-19
As restrictions and public health mandates are lifted, we must remember some people are at greater risk of infection and severe outcomes from COVID-19 than others. Learning to live with COVID-19 means we all must be mindful about our actions, activities, and the risk to ourselves and those around us.
What can you do?
1. Get vaccinated and, if eligible, boosted.
Vaccination is the best protection against severe illness from COVID-19. We are still providing first, second and booster doses to everyone who is eligible. Learn more.
2. Always monitor for symptoms of COVID-19, and know what to do if you have any.
Get tested if you can, and follow the guidelines if you are symptomatic, a close contact or test positive.
3. Be COVID-Kind and respect others’ decisions.
Everyone has a different comfort level and a different level of risk. Consider carrying a face covering with you. There may be times when others will ask you to mask up, or times when wearing a face covering can help you feel more comfortable around people who are not wearing a face covering. To learn more, see our Face Covering Decision Guide.
4. Stick with the basics.
Cough and sneeze into your sleeve. Continue to wash/sanitize your hands often, and avoid sharing utensils, straws, etc. Increase ventilation by opening windows.
5. Do a personal risk assessment.
Consider:
- personal health risks
- health risks of household members
- employment in highest-risk settings
- the type of environment (e.g. a small, indoor, poorly ventilated crowded room versus an open outdoor location with a few people)
- the type of activity
Who is at risk of severe outcomes from COVID-19? |
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Individuals at high risk of severe illness include those who are:
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We continue to be here for you. Whether in-person, online, or by phone, our caring staff are here to help. Contact our COVID-19 Call Centre at 1-844-478-1400 or 705-995-3810 (available Monday to Friday, 8:45 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.).
Face Coverings (Masks)
COVID-19 is spread through contact with the respiratory droplets of an infected person when they cough, sneeze, or even when they laugh or speak - even if they don't have symptoms.
Face coverings are an inexpensive, acceptable, and non-invasive measure to help control the spread of COVID-19 and other respiratory illnesses. When worn properly over your mouth, nose and chin, they help prevent droplets from your mouth and nose from reaching others or landing on surfaces.
There are a number of factors you should consider as you make the decision to or not to wear a face covering. Act based on your own risk assessment and what makes you feel safest - and remember, it’s okay not to put yourself in situations where you feel uncomfortable.
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When deciding whether to wear a face covering, some questions to ask yourself include: Am I entering a location where face coverings are still required*?*Face coverings are still required at long-term care and retirement homes. Other settings, such as hospitals, congregate care/living settings, shelters and jails may have their own face covering mandate in place.
Am I going to be around someone who is immunocompromised?
Within the past 10 days, have I tested positive for COVID-19 or experienced symptoms of COVID-19?
Do I feel uncomfortable being in close contact with people I do not know while out in public, such as to grocery stores, shopping etc.?
Face coverings should be worn if you are recovering from COVID-19, have symptoms of the virus or are a close contact of someone with COVID-19. Refer to our COVID Guide for specifics. |
Resources |
COVID-19 resources for employers, employees and social service providers
COVID-19 information for school and child care administrators, and for parents, too
COVID-19 resources for health care providers, hospitals and long-term care facilities