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News Release - Health Unit in Consultation to Mandate Face Coverings

NORTH BAY, ON - The North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit (Health Unit) is in consultation with the Northern health units in regards to mandating face coverings across the province. The Health Unit acknowledges the concerns of the community and takes the COVID-19 precautions seriously.

“The hard work of everyone within our district has helped to reduce the spread of COVID-19, which is evident in our case numbers. However, we cannot be complacent with the precautions we take, as COVID-19 is still...

News Release: COVID-19 Outbreak at Water's Edge in North Bay

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For immediate release: July 3, 2020

 

COVID-19 Outbreak at Water’s Edge in North Bay

North Bay, ON – The North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit (Health Unit) has declared a respiratory outbreak at Water’s Edge in North Bay - the causative agent is COVID-19. The individual who tested positive is a staff member at the long-term care home. The individual is currently in isolation. No residents at Water’s Edge are positive for COVID-19.

“Our staff are working with Water’s Edge to provide...

News Release: COVID-19 Outbreak at Belvedere Heights in Parry Sound

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For immediate release: July 3, 2020

COVID-19 Outbreak at Belvedere Heights in Parry Sound

North Bay, ON – The North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit (Health Unit) has declared a respiratory outbreak at Belvedere Heights in Parry Sound - the causative agent is COVID-19. The two individuals who tested positive are staff at the long-term care home. The individuals are currently in isolation. No residents at Belvedere Heights have tested positive for COVID-19.

Our staff are working with...

News Release: Face Coverings Recommended When Physical Distancing is a Challenge

North Bay, ON – The North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit (“Health Unit”) is reminding the public to use face coverings (e.g., homemade cloth mask) when physical distancing, a space of two metres or six feet, cannot be maintained, especially in an indoor setting. If worn properly, a face covering, in addition to other protective health measures, can help protect others from your infectious droplets.

“A face covering does not replace physical distancing and other protective health measures...

News Release: Harmful Blue-Green Algae in Tucker Lake

PARRY SOUND, 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 Tucker 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 Tucker Lake in Parry Sound, Seguin...