COVID-19

Late fall and winter are peak times for respiratory illnesses like COVID-19 to spread.

Find information on who is eligible for publicly funded testing, where to access testing, and what treatments are available.

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Report to the Health Unit by next business day by phone at 705-474-1400 or toll free at 1-800-563-2808, ext. 5229 if COVID-19 is suspected or confirmed as per Ontario Regulation 135/18 and amendments under the Health Protection and Promotion Act, R.S.O., c.H.7.

Ill individuals should remain home until they do not have a fever, do not develop any new symptoms, and symptoms have been improving for at least 24 hours (48 hours for nausea, vomiting, and/or diarrhea).

Note: exclusion guidelines may differ for healthcare providers.

Follow the direction of your healthcare provider, public health case manager, or occupational health at your workplace. See Protection from COVID-19 and other respiratory illnesses for additional information.

Questions?

Contact our Communicable Disease Control (CDC) program at 705-474-1400 or toll-free at 1-800-563-2808, ext. 5229, or by email to cdc@healthunit.ca.

Speak with a registered nurse by phone or online for free, secure, and confidential health advice 24/7 with Health811.

Last updated: October 2025, by Communications

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North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit

North Bay
345 Oak Street West

Parry Sound
90 Bowes St, 2nd Floor, Suite 201

Phone 705-474-1400
Toll Free 1-800-563-2808
contact@healthunit.ca