News Release: Health Unit declares COVID-19 Outbreak at Parry Sound McDonald's

PARRY SOUND, ON - The North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit (Health Unit) has declared a COVID-19 outbreak at the McDonald’s restaurant in the Town of Parry Sound after four of the restaurant employees tested positive for COVID-19. To date, two of the four individuals have a preliminary positive test result for a COVID-19 Variant of Concern.

All four individuals reside outside of the Health Unit district and are currently self-isolating. The Health Unit is investigating the outbreak, and case management and contact tracing is being conducted by Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit.

The Health Unit is advising individuals who visited the McDonald’s drive-thru at 118 Bowes Street in the Town of Parry Sound between February 5 and February 19, 2021, to self-monitor for symptoms of COVID-19 and should symptoms develop, immediately self-isolate and contact the local assessment centre for testing.

At this time there is no risk to the public and the restaurant is still permitted to operate drive-thru services. Under the provincial Shutdown restrictions and Stay-at-Home Order, restaurants are not open for in-person dining.

If you think you may have COVID-19 symptoms or have been in close contact with someone who has tested positive, first self-isolate, do not go to work or school, and use Ontario's Self-Assessment Tool to see if you need to seek testing or further care. If you are awaiting COVID-19 test results, remain in self-isolation until you receive your result. If you need further assistance, call your health care provider or the Health Unit at 1-800-563-2808. If you have severe symptoms, such as difficulty breathing, you should call 911 and mention your symptoms if you are able.

Visit Ontario’s website to learn more about how the province continues to protect Ontarians from COVID-19.

For more information, please visit myhealthunit.ca/COVID-19.

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Media Inquiries:

Catherine Levac-Lafond, Bilingual Media Relations Coordinator
P: 705-474-1400, ext. 5221 or 1-800-563-2808
E: communications@healthunit.ca