Public Service Announcement: Consider the Risk as You Plan for Thanksgiving

NIPISSING & PARRY SOUND, ON – As you plan for Thanksgiving, it is important to consider the risk. The fourth wave is upon us, and although the North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit has experienced low case numbers, it is important that we continue to keep them low.

To be safe:

• Do not attend gatherings if you feel ill or have symptoms of COVID-19. Stay home and arrange to be tested.
• Consider requiring all individuals attending a Thanksgiving event indoors to be vaccinated.
• Consider celebrating outdoors, if possible, especially with individuals who are not vaccinated. More space, less risk.
• Consider celebrating virtually, especially if family members are at increased risk of severe illness (elderly, people with medical conditions, weakened immune systems, etc.).
• Family members and students should assess the risk they may pose to their families and loved ones before returning home for Thanksgiving. Consider:
  • Are you returning from an area with increased or increasing COVID-19 activity? Increased COVID-19 activity, increased risk.
  • Have you been limiting your social interactions and following two metre distancing, hand washing and face covering recommendations in the past 14 days? Increased interactions without precautions, increased risk.
  • Are you fully vaccinated against COVID-19?

By making smart COVID-19 decisions we can continue to keep our case numbers low. For more information on the local COVID-19 situation visit myhealthunit.ca/COVID-19.

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Alex McDermid, Public Relations Specialist
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