News Release: Health Unit Reports Fifth COVID-19 Related Death in District

NORTH BAY, ON – The North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit (Health Unit) is saddened to report the passing of an individual in the Nipissing district who tested positive for COVID-19. This is the fifth COVID-19 related death in the Health Unit’s district since the beginning of the pandemic. Out of respect for the individual’s family and friends, no further information will be provided.

“I would like to offer my deepest condolences to the individual’s family and friends. My thoughts are with them at this difficult time,” shares Dr. Jim Chirico, Medical Officer of Health. “COVID-19 is very much still present in our district, and every loss is devastating. Everyone must continue to protect themselves and others by following public health measures and getting fully vaccinated.”

If you think you may have COVID-19 symptoms or have been in close contact with someone who has tested positive, first self-isolate and then use Ontario's Self-Assessment Tool to see if you need to seek testing or further care. If you need further assistance, call your health care provider or the Health Unit at 1-844-478-1400. If you have severe symptoms, such as difficulty breathing, you should call 911 and mention your symptoms if you are able.

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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Catherine Levac-Lafond, Bilingual Media Relations Coordinator
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