As of 12:01 am March 21, 2022 Ontario Moving to Next Phase of Reopening. FOR MORE INFORMATION REGARDING COVID-19 CLICK HERE
The public are expected to follow the provincial protocols under the Ontario Reopening Plan.
If you experience any flu symptoms (cough, fever, shortness of breath) please contact: Telehealth (1-866-797-0000) or The North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit (705-474-1400) for further assistance.
If you are self isolating please remain in isolation until the containment period has ended, and ensure you let friends & family know where you are so they can check in on you.
Ontario Moving to Next Phase of Reopening on March 21, 2022
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Ontario Moving to Next Phase of Reopening on March 1, 2022
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Ontario Moving to Next Phase of Reopening on February 17, 2022
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Ontario Moves to Modified Step Three of the Roadmap to Reopen
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Ontario Temporarily Moving to Modified Step Two of the Roadmap to Reopen
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Ontario Further Strengthening Response to Omicron
MEASURES COME INTO EFFECT SUNDAY DECEMBER 19, 12:01 AM
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STEP 3 OF THE ROADMAP TO REOPEN MEASURES COME INTO EFFECT FRIDAY JULY 16, 12:01 AM
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STEP 1 OF THE ROADMAP TO REOPEN MEASURES COME INTO EFFECT FRIDAY JUNE 11, 12:01 AM
The Province will remain in Step One for at least 21 days to evaluate any impacts on key public health and health system indicators
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Most Masking Requirements to be Lifted on June 11
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NEWS RELEASE JUNE 5, 2023
Public Service Announcement COVID-19 Vaccine Clinics
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NEWS RELEASE FEBRUARY 21, 2023
Public Service Announcement COVID-19 Vaccine Clinics This Week February 21
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NEWS RELEASE FEBRUARY 09, 2023
Public Service Announcement COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic Cancelled in Parry Sound
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NEWS RELEASE FEBRUARY 02, 2023
Public Service Announcement COVID-19 Vaccine Clinics This Week Feb 6
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NEWS RELEASE JANUARY 9, 2022
Public Service Announcement COVID-19 Vaccine Clinics This Week Jan 9
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NEWS RELEASE DECEMBER 19, 2022
Public Service Announcement: COVID-19 Vaccine Clinics Over the Holidays
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NEWS RELEASE DECEMBER 12, 2022
Public Service Announcement: COVID-19 Vaccine Clinics This Week
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NEWS RELEASE DECEMBER 5, 2022
Public Service Announcement: COVID-19 Vaccine Clinics This Week
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NEWS RELEASE NOVEMBER 29, 2022
Strong Recommendation to Mask in all Indoor Public Settings and Layering Protection during the Fall Respiratory Season
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NEWS RELEASE NOVEMBER 14, 2022
Public Service Announcement: COVID-19 Vaccine and Flu Shot Opportunities This Week
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NEWS RELEASE NOVEMBER 07, 2022
Public Service Announcement: COVID-19 Vaccine and Flu Shot Opportunities This Week November 7, 2022
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NEWS RELEASE OCTOBER 31, 2022
Public Service Announcement: Book an Appointment to Get Your COVID-19 Vaccine This Week October 31, 2022
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NEWS RELEASE OCTOBER 24, 2022
Public Service Announcement: Book an Appointment to Get Your COVID-19 Vaccine This Week October 24, 2022
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NEWS RELEASE OCTOBER 17, 2022
Public Service Announcement: Book an Appointment to Get Your COVID-19 Vaccine This Week October 17, 2022
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NEWS RELEASE OCTOBER 11, 2022
Public Service Announcement: COVID-19 Vaccine Clinics This Week October 11, 2022
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NEWS RELEASE OCTOBER 03, 2022
Public Service Announcement: COVID-19 Vaccine Clinics This Week in Almaguin, Mattawa, North Bay, Parry Sound
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NEWS RELEASE AUGUST 15, 2022
Public Service Announcement: COVID-19 Vaccine Clinics This Week, by Appointment or Walk-in
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NEWS RELEASE AUGUST 9, 2022
News Release Monkeypox Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) Appointment Booking Open Between 9am to 10am August 10
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NEWS RELEASE AUGUST 8, 2022
Public Service Announcement - COVID-19 Vaccine Clinics This Week by Appointment or Walk-in
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NEWS RELEASE AUGUST 2, 2022
Public Service Announcement: COVID-19 Vaccine Clinics This Week August 2, 2022
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NEWS RELEASE JULY 16, 2022
Public Service Announcement - First Local Case of Monkeypox Confirmed in District
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NEWS RELEASE JULY 11, 2022
Public Service Announcement - COVID-19 Vaccine Clinics This Week, By Appointment or Walk-in
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NEWS RELEASE JUNE 29, 2022
Public Service Announcement - Reminder COVID-19 Self-Isolation Measures Still in Effect
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NEWS RELEASE JUNE 27, 2022
Public Service Announcement - COVID-19 Vaccine Clinics This Week By Appointment or Walk-in
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NEWS RELEASE JUNE 20, 2022
Public Service Announcement - COVID-19 Vaccine Clinics This Week By Appointment or Walk-in
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NEWS RELEASE JUNE 15, 2022
Public Service Announcement - Masking Will Continue at the Health Unit and its Community Clinics
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NEWS RELEASE JUNE 14, 2022
Public Service Announcement - COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic This Week, By Appointment or Walk-in
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NEWS RELEASE MAY 30, 2022
Public Service Announcement - COVID-19 Vaccine Clinics This Week, By Appointment or Walk-in
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NEWS RELEASE MAY 24, 2022
Public Service Announcement - COVID-19 Vaccine Clinics This Week, By Appointment or Walk-in
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NEWS RELEASE MAY 16, 2022
Public Service Announcement - COVID-19 Vaccine Clinics This Week, By Appointment or Walk-in
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NEWS RELEASE MAY 2, 2022
Public Service Announcement - COVID-19 Clinics This Week By Appointment or Walk-in
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NEWS RELEASE APRIL 25, 2022
Public Service Announcement - COVID-19 Vaccine Clinics This Week, By Appointment Or Walk-in April 25
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NEWS RELEASE APRIL 20, 2022
Bracebridge Assessment Centre Following Changes to Testing
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NEWS RELEASE APRIL 20, 2022
Public Service Announcement - COVID-19 Vaccine Clinics This Week, By Appointment or Walk-in
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NEWS RELEASE APRIL 4, 2022
Public Service Announcement - COVID-19 Vaccine Clinics This Week, By Appointment or Walk-in
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NEWS RELEASE MARCH 18, 2022
Public Service Announcement - Situation Risk Assessment Recommended in Regard to Lifted Mask Mandates
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NEWS RELEASE MARCH 3, 2022
News Release - Face Coverings Recommended to Slow the Spread After Self-Isolation
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NEWS RELEASE FEBRUARY 17, 2022
Public Service Announcement - Individuals 12 to 17 Soon Eligible for COVID-19 Booster Dose
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NEWS RELEASE FEBRUARY 14, 2022
Public Service Announcement - COVID-19 Vaccine Clinics This Week, By Appointment or Walk-in
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NEWS RELEASE FEBRUARY 7,2022
Public Service Announcement - COVID-19 Vaccine Clinics This Week, By Appointment or Walk-in
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NEWS RELEASE JANUARY 31, 2022
Public Service Announcement - Book an Appointment or Walk in to COVID-19 Vaccine Clinics This Week
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NEWS RELEASE JANUARY 14, 2022
Public Service Announcement COVID-19 Vaccine Appointments Available for 5 to 11 Year Olds (Parry Sound)
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NEWS RELEASE JANUARY 3, 2022
MAHC Assessment Centre COVID Testing Update
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NEWS RELEASE DECEMBER 17, 2021
Walk-in Space Limited at Clinics as Demand for Third Dose Increases
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NEWS RELEASE DECEMBER 16, 2021
Help Slow the Spread of COVID-19
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NEWS RELEASE DECEMBER 14, 2021
COVID-19 Vaccine Clinics Available Appointments, Walk-ins Welcome
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NEWS RELEASE DECEMBER 6, 2021
COVID-19 Vaccine Clinics with Available Appointments Held This Week
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NEWS RELEASE NOVEMBER 30, 2021
Public Service Announcement COVID-19 Vaccine Clinics with Available Appointments Held November 30th to December 5th
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NEWS RELEASE NOVEMBER 26, 2021
New Class Order Brings Self-Isolation into effect for Health Unit Region
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NEWS RELEASE NOVEMBER 18, 2021
COVID-19 Vaccines Help Prevent Severe Illness
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NEWS RELEASE NOVEMBER 15, 2021
COVID-19 Vaccine Clinics to be Held November 15 to November 21 By Appointment or Walk-In
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NEWS RELEASE NOVEMBER 9, 2021
COVID-19 Vaccine Clinics to be Held November 9 to November 14 By Appointment or Walk-In
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NEWS RELEASE NOVEMBER 5, 2021
Vaccine Appointments for Eligible Individuals Open Saturday November 6, 2021
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NEWS RELEASE NOVEMBER 4, 2021
COVID-19 Outbreak at Chartwell Barclay House Retirement Residence
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NEWS RELEASE NOVEMBER 01, 2021
Walk-in and Mobile COVID-19 Vaccine Clinics to be Held November 01 to November 08
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NEWS RELEASE OCTOBER 25, 2021
Walk-in and Mobile COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic to be Held October 25 to October 30
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NEWS RELEASE OCTOBER 18, 2021
Mobile and Walk-in COVID-19 Vaccine Clinics to be Held October 18 to October 24
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NEWS RELEASE OCTOBER 21, 2021
Celebrate Halloween Safely This Year
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NEWS RELEASE OCTOBER 13, 2021
Walk-in and Mobile COVID-19 Vaccine Clinics to be Held October 13 to October 17
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NEWS RELEASE OCTOBER 07, 2021
Health Unit Reaching People Where They Are At
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NEWS RELEASE OCTOBER 04, 2021
Mobile and Walk-in COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic to be Held October 5 to October 8, 2021
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NEWS RELEASE SEPTEMBER 29, 2021
Public Health Official across Northern Ontario increase COVID-19 protection for all users of indoor sporting facilities
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NEWS RELEASE SEPTEMBER 23, 2021
Vaccine Certificate Questions? Call the Health Unit
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NEWS RELEASE SEPTEMBER 16, 2021
Health Unit Supporting Businesses With New Workplace Vaccination Policy Toolkit
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NEWS RELEASE SEPTEMBER 15, 2021
Proof of Vaccination Guidance for Businesses and Organizations under the Reopening Ontario Act
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NEWS RELEASE SEPTEMBER 13, 2021
Mobile and Walk-In COVID-19 Vaccine Clinics to be Held September 13 to September 17
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NEWS RELEASE SEPTEMBER 10, 2021
Health Unit Warns of Potential Exposure to COVID-19 at The Boat
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NEWS RELEASE SEPTEMBER 10, 2021
Health Unit Begins Administration of Third Covid-19 Vaccine Doses
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NEWS RELEASE SEPTEMBER 7, 2021
Mobile COVID-19 Vaccine Clinics to be Held September 7 to September 11
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NEWS RELEASE SEPTEMBER 2, 2021
Rapid Antigen Screening Tests Not for Symptomatic Use
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NEWS RELEASE AUGUST 31, 2021
COVID-19 Vaccine Clinics to be Held August 31 to September Walk-ins Welcome
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NEWS RELEASE August 27, 2021
Mobile Vaccine Clinic is on the Move
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NEWS RELEASE August 19, 2021
Dr. Chirico Revokes Class Order Under Section 22 of the Ontario Health Protection and Promotion Act
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NEWS RELEASE AUGUST 16, 2021
COVID-19 Vaccine Clinics to be held August 16 to 22, Walk-ins Welcom
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NEWS RELEASE JULY 29, 2021
Don't Let COVID-19 Join Your Long Weekend Plans
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NEWS RELEASE JULY 27, 2021
Walk-ins Welcome at COVID-19 Vaccine Clinics this Week
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NEWS RELEASE JULY 22, 2021
Health Unit Announces Changes to COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic Schedule
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NEWS RELEASE JULY 22, 2021
Protect our Children Assess the Risks When Planning Activities Says Health Unit
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NEWS RELEASE JULY 21, 2021
Public Service Announcement - Walk-ins Welcome at Today's COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic in Sundridge
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NEWS RELEASE JULY 19, 2021
Public Service Announcement - Pfizer and Moderna Being Offered at All Clinics, Plenty of Spaces Available this Week Says Health Unit
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NEWS RELEASE JULY 15, 2021
Consider the Risks Before Gathering With People You do Not Live With
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NEWS RELEASE JULY 15, 2021
Walk-ins Welcome at Today's North Bay COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic
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NEWS RELEASE JULY 14, 2021
COVID-19 Vaccine Appointments Booked on or After August 3 Have Been Cancelled
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NEWS RELEASE JULY 13, 2021
Walk-ins Welcome at Today's COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic
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NEWS RELEASE JULY 2, 2021
Youth 12-17 Eligible for Accelerated Second Dose, Additional COVID-19 Vaccine Appointments Available
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NEWS RELEASE JUNE 30, 2021
Public Health Measures COVID-19 Vaccine Are Your Best Line of Defence Against COVID
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NEWS RELEASE JUNE 28, 2021
Stick to the Youth Vaccine Schedule for a Safer Return to School Says the Health Unit
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NEWS RELEASE JUNE 25, 2021
Public Service Announcement: COVID-19 Vaccine Appointments Available
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NEWS RELEASE JUNE 24, 2021
Get the First COVID-19 Vaccine Available to You for Your First and Second Dose
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NEWS RELEASE JUNE 10, 2021
Health Unit Launches COVID-19 Guide to Summer Activities Webpage
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NEWS RELEASE JUNE 7, 2021
Second Dose Appointment in June? Check Clinic Schedule, says Health Unit
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MEMORANDUM FROM DEPUTY MINISTER
Extension of Orders under the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act (EMCPA)
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NEWS RELEASE JUNE 3, 2021
COVID-19 Vaccine Update
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Update June 2, 2021
Ontario's Stay At Home Order has ended. All other provincewide shutdown measures and restrictions remain in place until the province enters Step One of the Roadmap to Reopen
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NEWS RELEASE MAY 29, 2021
Advisory to Individuals who have returned from Mary River Mine in Nunavut
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NEWS RELEASE MAY 27, 2021
Memorandum from Deputy Minister to Clerks and CAOs
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NEWS RELEASE MAY 27, 2021
A Safer Return to Summer Activities is Possible Says Health Unit
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NEWS RELEASE MAY 26, 2021
Recreational Day and Overnight Camps Not Yet Allowed to Open
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NEWS RELEASE MAY 23, 2021
Youth 12 to 17 Now Eligible to Book COVID-19 Vaccine Appointment
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NEWS RELEASE MAY 21, 2021
Safer Use of Beaches During COVID-19
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NEWS RELEASE MAY 20, 2021
Health Unit Joins Provincial COVID-19 Phone Booking System for COVID-19 Vaccine Appointments
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NEWS RELEASE May 13, 2021
Make COVID-19 Safe May Long Weekend Plans
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NEWS RELEASE MAY 11, 2021
Health Unit Launches COVID-19 Dedicated Toll-Free Telephone Number
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NEWS RELEASE MAY 6, 2021
Have Symptoms of COVID-19? Arrange to be Tested
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NEWS RELEASE APRIL 29, 2021
Public Service Announcement - Health Unit Booking COVID-19 Vaccine Appointments for Individuals 55-59
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NEWS RELEASE APRIL 27, 2021
Public Service Announcement - COVID-19 Vaccine Appointment Booking Opens to Child Care Works in Licensed Child Care Settings and Individuals with High Risk Health Conditions
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NEWS RELEASE APRIL 27, 2021
News Release: Only One Appointment Per Dose, Reminds Health Unit
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NEWS RELEASE APRIL 17, 2021
UPDATE: COVID-19 Vaccine Appointments Available for Highest-Risk Individuals with Health Conditions and their Essential Caregiver
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NEWS RELEASE APRIL 16, 2021
As of April 16, 12:01 a.m., recreational camping on Crown land will be prohibited to help stop the spread of #COVID19.
MNRF says: remember to follow the advice of public health officials and stay close to home.
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NEWS RELEASE APRIL 14, 2021
Special Education Workers Eligible to Book COVID-19 Vaccine Appointment through Health Unit Call Centre
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NEWS RELEASE APRIL 13, 2021
HEALTH UNIT LAUNCHES COVID-19 DASHBOARD
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NEW RELEASE APRIL 7, 2021
The Ontario government is imposing a province-wide stay-at-home order for the next four weeks, effective at 12:01 a.m. on Thursday, April 8th.
The stay-at-home order requires everyone to remain at home except for essential purposes, such as going to the grocery store or pharmacy, accessing health care services (including getting vaccinated), for exercise close to home and with the people you live with, or for work that cannot be done remotely.
Schools and child care settings will remain open for in-person learning and care in public health regions where they are permitted to remain open, with strict safety measures in place.
In addition to the stay-at-home order, only essential businesses such as grocery stores and pharmacies will remain open for in-person shopping, with big box and discount retailers restricted to selling groceries, household cleaning supplies, pharmacy items (pharmaceutical, health care ,and personal care items), and pet care supplies only.
Non-essential retail stores will be allowed to offer curbside pickup and delivery between the hours of 7 a.m. and 8 p.m., with delivery allowed from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Access to shopping malls will be restricted to limited specified purposes, including access for curbside pickup and delivery (via appointment), with one single designated location inside
the shopping mall, and any number of designated locations outside the shopping mall.
Outdoor garden centres and plant nurseries, and indoor greenhouses that sell to the public, can remain open with a 25 per cent capacity limit and a restriction on hours of operation.
Other stores that can remain open for in-person shopping by appointment, subject to a 25 per cent capacity limit and only allowed to be open between 7 a.m. and 8 p.m., include safety supply stores, medical and health care stores, rental and leasing services, optical stores that sell prescription eyewear to the public, motor vehicle and watercraft dealers, vehicle and equipment repair and rental, and mobile phone retailers for sales or support.
NEWS RELEASE APRIL 6, 2021
Health Unit Booking COVID-19 Vaccine Appointments for Individuals 60-69, Select Community Health Care Workers
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NEWS RELEASE APRIL 1, 2021
Health Unit COVID-19 Vaccine Clinics Still Taking Place During Shutdown
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NEWS RELEASE APRIL 1, 2021
PROVINCE WIDE LOCKDOWN AS OF 12:01AM SATURDAY APRIL 3RD
Nordic Pole Walking will continue with a maximum limit of 5 participants. Masks and social distancing are mandatory.
Indoor Fitness classes are cancelled but will resume online through Zoom.
For more information please visit the Provincial website at CLICK HERE
NEWS RELEASE MARCH 19, 2021
Health Unit Shifting to Yellow Protect Level of Ontarios COVID-19 Response Framework
NEWS RELEASE MARCH 19, 2021
Health Unit Not Yet Booking Appointments for Individuals 75-79
NEWS RELEASE MARCH 18, 2021
Mass Immunization Clinics for Individuals Born in or Before 1941 Start Monday
PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT March 12, 2021
COVID-19 Appointments to be Scheduled Online or By Phone Only
NEWS RELEASE COVID-19 VACCINE BOOKS FOR INDIVIDUALS BORN IN 1941 OR BEFORE
NEWS RELEASE MARCH 3, 2021: HEALTH UNIT TO RETURN TO ONTARIO'S COVID-19 RESPONSE FRAMEWORK IN RED - CONTROL LEVEL
March 2, 2021 News Release Health Unit Remind Public of Enhanced COVID-19 Self-Isolation Requirements
All indoor fitness classes are currently running with a maximum of 10 participants
Nordic Pole walking will remain available but physically distancing and the wearing of masks will be mandatory for those participating. The maximum number of participants is 25.
The Lion’s Pavilion Outdoor Rink will remain open weather depending. However, under the new guidelines there will be a maximum capacity of 25. Dressing rooms will remain closed, please do not use the facilities if you are ill, bring your own sanitizer, please physically distance and wear a mask.
Hockey is permitted with NO BODY CONTACT
Please be respectful of Public Skating Times.
Unfortunately, if residents do not adhere to the Provincial Emergency Order shut down rules the outdoor facilities will have to be closed.
Update on COVID-19 Measures in relation to Construction Activities
As of February 10, 2021, all residential construction projects and related construction activities and services including residential renovations across Ontario are allowed to commence and continue.
This also applies to residential construction in public health unit regions in a Shutdown Zone and in public health unit regions that are subject to the COVID-19 Response Framework.
Restrictions on non-residential activities are still in effect in public health unit regions in a Shutdown Zone.
Once a public health unit region has been moved to the COVID-19 Response Framework, there will be no restrictions on construction activities.
Amendments have been made to O. Reg 82/20: Rules for Areas in Stage 1 under the Reopening Ontario (A Flexible Response to COVID-19) Act and can be found here: