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News Release: Health Unit Releases COVID-19 and School Reopening – Public Health Information for Families Guide

NORTH BAY, ON – Since the July 30, 2020 announcement of the return to in-class learning, the North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit (Health Unit) has been working diligently with schools and school boards within our district to help inform and support school reopening efforts. Through these discussions, the Health Unit identified additional information needed by parents and guardians as they prepare their children for a safer return to school. In an effort to help fill this gap, the Health Unit...

News Release - Harmful Blue-green Algae in Manitouwabing Lake

MCKELLAR, ON - The North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit (Health Unit) would like to advise the public that a harmful algae bloom (cyanobacteria), also known as blue-green algae, has been found in Manitouwabing Lake (Township of McKellar).  Species of the algae capable of producing toxins were confirmed by the laboratory of the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks.  The toxins in harmful algae can irritate the skin and, if swallowed, cause diarrhea and vomiting.

Residents...

News Release - COVID-19 and School Reopening - Public Health Information for Families Available August 25, 2020

 

NORTH BAY, ON – On July 30, 2020, the provincial government announced the September reopening of Ontario schools. In response to this announcement, the North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit (Health Unit) has been working diligently with school boards to support a safer return to school.

As part of this initiative, the Health Unit has created a guidance document titled COVID-19 and School Reopening – Public Health Information for Families. The document helps to answer many questions...

News Release: Health Unit Holding Hepatitis A Vaccine Clinics to Help Combat the Rise in Cases

ALMAGUIN HIGHLANDS, ON- The North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit (Health Unit), is seeing an increase in the number of cases of Hepatitis A in the South River, Sundridge and Burk’s Falls areas. Hepatitis A is a virus that affects the liver. Usually spread by eating or drinking something contaminated with the feces of someone with the virus. A partner with Hepatitis A can spread the virus through sexual activities or through sharing drug use equipment.

At this time, there is no identified...

News Release: Harmful Blue-Green Algae in Harris Lake

McDOUGALL, ON -  The North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit (Health Unit) would like to advise the public that a harmful algae bloom (cyanobacteria), also known as blue-green algae, has been found in Harris Lake. Species of the algae capable of producing toxins were confirmed by the laboratory of the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks. The toxins in harmful algae can irritate the skin and, if swallowed, cause diarrhea and vomiting.

Residents of Harris Lake may be affected...