Back to SearchNIPISSING & PARRY SOUND, ON – Dr. Jim Chirico, Medical Officer of Health and staff at the North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit (Health Unit) extend a huge thank you to our district for their work helping to keep COVID-19 case numbers low. Our Health Unit has the second lowest cumulative rate of COVID-19 at 506.5 per 100,000, the Ontario-wide rate is 3,754.1 per 100,000.
“Over the past 18 months our community has come together to slow the spread of COVID-19,” explains Dr. Chirico, “We have received tremendous support from people following public health measures and our community partners have gone above and beyond to provide vaccination opportunities, self-isolation facilities and services to those who need support. Our low case counts are because of the commitment of our district. Thank you all for your hard work.”
However, Dr. Chirico cautions that our work is not done yet. “The province has announced that they will be shifting the way they look at key indicators for COVID-19 to hospitalizations and ICU numbers. By getting your COVID-19 vaccine, you are lowering your risk of hospitalization. A higher vaccination rate will reduce the chance of our ICUs being filled with COVID-19 patients.”
Public Health Ontario has found that people are eight times more likely to be infected by COVID-19 if they are unvaccinated, compared to those fully vaccinated. Those who wish to be vaccinated can do so by walking into any COVID-19 vaccine clinic in the district or by booking an appointment with a participating pharmacy. Eligible workplaces, community organizations, places of worship and others can also request to have a clinic on location through the Mobile Clinic Request Form.
For more information visit myhealthunit.ca or contact the Health Unit COVID-19 Call Centre at 1-844-478-1400.
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