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News Release: Vaccine Appointments for Eligible Individuals Open Saturday Nov. 6

NIPISSING & PARRY SOUND, ON - On Wednesday Nov. 3, 2021, the Ministry of Health announced the expansion of third doses for specific groups of people. To be eligible you must have had your last dose of a COVID-19 vaccine at least 168 days ago and meet the following criteria:

• Individuals aged 70 and over (born in 1951 or earlier);
• Health care workers and designated essential caregivers in congregate settings (including long-term care home and retirement home staff and designated caregivers);

Communiqué : Éclosion de COVID-19 à la maison de retraite Chartwell Barclay House

NORTH BAY (Ontario) - Le Bureau de santé du district de North Bay-Parry Sound (Bureau de santé) a déclaré une éclosion de maladie respiratoire causée par la COVID-19 à la maison de retraite Chartwell Barclay House (Barclay House). Le 2 novembre 2021, le Bureau de santé a appris qu’une personne a été déclarée positive. Des mesures accrues de prévention et de contrôle des infections ont été mises en place immédiatement.

Le 3 novembre 2021, les membres du personnel et les résidents de Barclay House ont...

News Release: COVID-19 Outbreak at Chartwell Barclay House Retirement Residence

NORTH BAY, ON - The North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit (Health Unit) has declared a respiratory outbreak at Chartwell Barclay House Retirement Residence (Barclay House) - the causative agent is COVID-19. On Nov. 2, 2021, the Health Unit was made aware of an individual who tested positive. Additional infection prevention and control measures were put in place immediately.

On Nov. 3, 2021, COVID-19 testing was made available to staff and residents of Barclay House through the North Bay Regional...

News Release: Learning and Caring for Yourself During Your Senior Years, Seniors’ Symposium

NORTH BAY, ON - The North Bay Parry Sound Stay On Your Feet (SOYF) coalition invites you to attend the free online Seniors’ Symposium “Learning and Caring for Yourself During Your Senior Years” November 22 to 26, 2021. With funding from the Government of Canada’s New Horizon’s for Seniors Program, technology support, local viewing locations and transportation will be made available. These sessions can be accessed across Nipissing and Parry Sound districts from home or from local viewing locations....

News Release: Harmful Blue-Green Algae in Ruth Lake

NORTH BAY, 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 Ruth 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 Ruth Lake may be affected depending...