Back to SearchNORTH BAY, ON – The Ministry of Health has announced that vaccination of residents, staff and essential caregivers of long-term care homes has begun in many parts of the province, with the goal of having the first dose administered in all homes no later than February 15, 2021. The North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit (Health Unit) expected to receive a shipment of vaccines on February 1, 2021; however, due to a limited supply of vaccines throughout the province and Canada, there may be a delay receiving our first shipment of vaccine.
The Health Unit is ready to start to administer vaccinations, once supply is provided. The Health Unit will be prioritizing residents of long-term care homes. In the event enough vaccine is provided priority will also be given to:
- staff, essential caregivers (including family caregivers) and other employees in long-term care settings, retirement homes and congregate living settings for seniors;
- health care workers, including hospital employees, staff who work or study in hospitals and health care personnel;
- adults in First Nations, Métis and Inuit populations;
- adult recipients of chronic home health care.
The Health Unit will continue to update the district on the status of the COVID-19 vaccine as information becomes available.
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Media Inquiries:
Alex McDermid, Public Relations Specialist
P: 705-474-1400, ext. 5221 or 1-800-563-2808
E: communications@healthunit.ca
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