Public Service Announcement: Health Unit Warns of Potential Exposure to COVID-19 at The Boat in North Bay

NORTH BAY, ON – The North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit (Health Unit) is advising the public of a potential exposure to COVID-19 at the restaurant and bar The Boat located at 225 Memorial Drive in North Bay between 11 p.m. on Friday, September 3, and 1:30 a.m. on Saturday, September 4, 2021.

If you have attended The Boat during that timeframe, you should self-monitor for symptoms for at least ten days following the time of exposure (until after September 14, 2021). If you develop COVID-19 symptoms, self-isolate immediately and arrange to get tested at an assessment centre. It is also recommended that you avoid visiting very elderly or immune-compromised individuals until after September 14, 2021.

The Health Unit reminds the public that vaccination against COVID-19 is a safe, effective way to protect yourself and your loved ones against the virus. Individuals wishing to get vaccinated can visit one of the Health Unit’s mobile clinics. No appointments are required.

For more information, visit www.myhealthunit.ca.

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Media Inquiries:

Catherine Levac-Lafond, Bilingual Media Relations Coordinator
P: 705-474-1400, ext. 5221 or 1-800-563-2808
E: communications@healthunit.ca