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Public Service Announcement: École Secondaire Catholique Algonquin Re-Opening For In-Person Learning on March 1
Posted on Friday, February 26, 2021 04:45 AM
NORTH BAY, ON – École secondaire catholique Algonquin is re-opening for in-person learning on Monday, March 1, 2021. The North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit (Health Unit) dismissed the entire school community on February 12, 2021 as a cautionary measure after an individual tested positive for COVID-19. The school dismissal was related to the COVID-19 variant of concern and was a cautionary measure to reduce the spread of the virus. High-risk contacts have been in self-isolation and to date,...
News Release: Health Unit Confirms No Risk to School Community After a Member of St. Theresa Catholic School Community Tests Positive for COVID-19
Posted on Thursday, February 25, 2021 11:30 AM
NORTH BAY, ON – The North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit (Health Unit) is confirming that a member of the St. Theresa Catholic School community has tested positive for COVID-19. Through case management and contact tracing, it was determined that there is no risk to the school community, as the individual was not on premises during their infectious period. The individual and all household members are currently self-isolating.
“This is a great example that shows the new COVID-19 school and childcare...
Statement from the Medical Officer of Health
Posted on Thursday, February 25, 2021 04:30 AM
A recently released story in the media has indicated that the North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit will remain in Shutdown beyond March 8, 2021. At this time, we are unable to determine whether our district will remain in Shutdown with the Stay-at-Home Order in effect or move into the provincial framework after March 8, 2021.
At this time, I have not advocated either way for a decision on whether the district remains in Shutdown or returns to the provincial colour-coded framework on March 8,...
News Release: Health Unit Receives Confirmation of the Second Confirmed COVID-19 Variant Originating From South Africa
Posted on Wednesday, February 24, 2021 11:45 AM
NORTH BAY, ON – The North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit (Health Unit) has received lab confirmation of a second individual testing positive for the COVID-19 Variant of Concern (VOC) originating from South Africa. The individual had previously received a preliminary positive result for a COVID-19 VOC. This case is linked to the Skyline – Lancelot Apartments outbreak.
As of February 23, 2021 at 3:00 p.m., 42 people have tested positive for COVID-19 associated with the outbreak. Of these, 26 people...
News Release: Health Unit Reports a Second Death Associated with the COVID-19 Community Outbreak at the Skyline-Lancelot Apartments
Posted on Tuesday, February 23, 2021 09:00 AM
NORTH BAY, ON – It is with sadness that the North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit (Health Unit) reports a second death associated with the COVID-19 Community Outbreak at Skyline – Lancelot Apartments. The individual tested positive for COVID-19 with a preliminary positive result for a COVID-19 Variant of Concern (VOC).
“I am deeply saddened by this news. My thoughts are with the individual’s family and friends,” shares Dr. Jim Chirico, Medical Officer of Health. “I cannot imagine what the families...