Back to SearchWEST NIPISSING, ON – The North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit (Health Unit) has confirmed that a member of La Niche des lionceaux child care centre community has tested positive for COVID-19. The individual was at the child care centre during their infectious period on July 12, 2021. La Niche des lionceaux has voluntarily dismissed the entire child care centre community. The Health Unit is working with the child care centre to ensure all high-risk contacts are contacted and are self-isolating for a period of 14 days. An outbreak has not been declared at this time.
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 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.
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