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News Release: New Class Order Brings Self-Isolation Requirements into effect for Health Unit Region

NIPISSING & PARRY SOUND, ON - With COVID-19 cases increasing in neighbouring districts and a continued increase expected throughout Ontario this winter, a new Class Order (Order) under Section 22 of the Health Protection and Promotion Act has been issued for the North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit (Health Unit) region. The Order comes into effect immediately in an effort to prevent the impacts of last winter’s spike in cases from reoccurring.  

“We’ve been carefully monitoring...

Communiqué : Fin de l’éclosion de COVID-19 à la résidence Barclay House

NORTH BAY (ONTARIO) – Le Bureau de santé du district de North Bay-Parry Sound (Bureau de santé) a annoncé la fin de l’éclosion de COVID-19 à la maison de retraite Chartwell Barclay House. Les 43 personnes touchées par l’éclosion sont considérées comme étant rétablies.

« Il est évident que le vaccin contre la COVID-19 fonctionne, explique le Dr Jim Chirico, médecin hygiéniste. L’éclosion à la résidence Barclay House a eu lieu dans un endroit où des personnes très vulnérables aux maladies graves...

News Release: COVID-19 Outbreak at Barclay House Declared Over

NORTH BAY, ON – The North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit (Health Unit) has declared the COVID-19 outbreak at Chartwell Barclay House Retirement Home (Barclay House) over. All 43 individuals associated with the outbreak are considered resolved.

“It is clear that the COVID-19 vaccine works,” explains Dr. Jim Chirico, Medical Officer of Health. “The Barclay House outbreak took place in a location where individuals who are at higher risk of severe illness live, but the individuals who tested positive...

Communiqué : N’invitez pas la COVID-19 à vos célébrations des Fêtes

NIPISSING ET PARRY SOUND (ONTARIO) – Cette année, les limites provinciales pour les rassemblements permettent aux familles et aux amis de célébrer de nouveau la saison des Fêtes en personne. Cependant, il est important de tenir compte des mesures de santé publique pendant tous les rassemblements. Il est tout aussi important que chaque personne pèse les risques pour elle-même et pour les autres avant d’assister à une activité pendant les Fêtes.

Conseils à suivre si vous organisez un rassemblement ou...

News Release: Keep COVID-19 Out of Your Holiday Party

NIPISSING & PARRY SOUND, ON - This holiday season, provincial gathering limits allow family and friends to celebrate in person again; however, it is important that all gatherings take public health measures into consideration, and everyone considers the risk to themselves and others before attending a holiday event.

When hosting or attending a gathering it is encouraged that:

• Individuals who feel unwell cancel their plans, stay home and arrange to be tested for COVID-19.
• All guests be vaccinated...