NEWS RELEASE

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 important public health direction,” said Dr. Jim Chirico Medical Officer of Health. “We know that older individuals are vulnerable, and it is important that we do our best to keep this population safe.”

Currently, there is no specific treatment for COVID-19. It is important to remember that most people with COVID-19 have no symptoms or mild symptoms. People who are mildly ill should isolate and care for themselves at home. Most will recover in one to two weeks by simply treating the symptoms.

The public needs to remain cautious. If you have symptoms of COVID-19, isolate yourself and call a testing centre to book an appointment. If you have additional questions about COVID-19 please call the Health Unit’s call centre at 1-800-563-2808 option 5.

Visit Ontario’s website to learn more about how the province continues to protect Ontarians from COVID-19. 

For more information please visit myhealthunit.ca/COVID-19.

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Media Inquiries:

Lydia Weiskopf-Tran, Community Health Promoter
P: 705-474-1400, ext. 5221 or 1-800-563-2808
E: communications@healthunit.ca