PSA: A Member of the Sunset Park Public School has Tested Positive for COVID-19

NORTH BAY, ON - The North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit (Health Unit) has confirmed a member of the Sunset Park Public School community has tested positive for COVID-19. As the individual was at the school during their infectious period, the Early Learning, Kindergarten JK/SK Immersion Class and anyone who took the Stock Bus Lines - Bus 164 on February 4 and 5 have been dismissed. The Health Unit is working with the school and Near North District School Board to ensure that all close contacts are contacted directly. The individual is currently self-isolating.

If you are a parent or guardian of a student at Sunset Park Public School and have questions, please call the Health Unit’s School Call Centre 1-800-563-2808 option 6.

If you think you may have COVID-19 symptoms or have been in close contact with someone who has it, first self-isolate and then use Ontario's Self-Assessment Tool to see if you need to seek further care. If you need further assistance, call your health care provider or the Health Unit at 1-800-563-2808. If you have severe symptoms, such as difficulty breathing, you should call 911 and mention your symptoms.

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:

Alex McDermid, Public Relations Specialist
P: 705-474-1400, ext. 5221 or 1-800-563-2808
E: communications@healthunit.ca