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Unit-wide COVID-19 Outbreak Declared Over
As of October 3rd, 2024, the North Bay- Parry Sound Public Health Unit has declared the unit-wide outbreak of COVID-19 on our Acute Care Unit over and our visitor policy has returned to normal status. We would like to thank our staff for their dedication and hard work to resolve this incident in a timely manner.
We would also like to thank the public for their consideration and cooperation during this time. We will be continuing to ask that everyone wear a mask in all patient care areas during their visit.
Masks will continue to be made available.
Given the rising levels of respiratory illnesses we encourage everyone in our community to continue to be vigilant about washing their hands, masking where appropriate and staying home when possible if they are symptomatic. We also encourage the public to remain up to date on their routine flu and COVID-19 shots. Both they KPH-variant (COVID-19) vaccination and new RSV vaccination will start to be rolled out by the provincial government. We encourage anyone eligible to receive these vaccinations to do so.
Public Health Unit Declares COVID-19 Outbreak at WPSHC
On September 26th, the North Bay- Parry Sound Public Health Unit declared a unit-specific, COVID-19 outbreak at WPSHC.
Precautions are in place for staff, volunteers, visitors and caregivers, and the situation is being closely monitored at this time.
Anyone entering the health centre will be asked to wear a mask. If visiting a patient with COVID-19 please see our visitor coordinators for additional information.
We greatly appreciate everyone's assistance and cooperation during this time. Thank you for helping us keep our community safe.
Seasonal Masking Policy Reinstated at WPSHC
Our seasonal masking policy is back in effect as of September 24th, 2024.
WPSHC is re-instituting masking in ALL patient care units. This change has been instituted due to rising rates of respiratory illnesses, including COVID-19, in our community and at the health centre. Effective immediately staff, patients and visitors will be asked to mask in all patient care areas, including patient rooms.
We remind the public that masking is a simple, proven and effective method of reducing the circulation of respiratory illnesses, and protecting your families and community members. We ask that you do not visit loved ones at the health centre when you are experiencing any symptoms of respiratory illness. Please make an effort to clean your hands frequently, and take other necessary precautions to protect yourself and others.
We appreciate the public's cooperation and patience at this time.
Seasonal Masking Changes Enacted at West Parry Sound Health Centre
As we transition into warmer weather and the prevalence of respiratory illnesses decreases in our community, WPSHC has transitioned into our ‘Mask-Friendly Season’. Effective immediately patients, visitors and caregivers will no longer be required to wear a mask on the premises, except for those entering Day Surgery and OR Services. Everyone entering WPSHC will still be asked to complete routine screening; those who fail this screening will either be asked to wear a mask or to make alternative arrangements for their visit.
Staff will continue to mask during patient care interactions. Visitors and caregivers are encouraged to wears masks when near patients to help keep their loved ones safe.
Masks will continue to be made available to everyone who wishes to use them.
WPSHC Returns to Mandatory Masking in Patient Care Areas
Effective October 19th, WPSHC is re-instituting masking in ALL patient care units. This change has been instituted due to rising rates of respiratory illnesses, including COVID-19, in our community and at the health centre.
Effective immediately staff, patients and visitors will be asked to mask in all patient care areas, including patient rooms.
We remind the public that masking is a simple, proven and effective method of reducing the circulation of respiratory illnesses, and protecting your families and community members. We ask that you do not visit loved ones at the health centre when you are experiencing any symptoms of respiratory illness. Please make an effort to clean your hands frequently, and take other necessary precautions to protect yourself and others.
We appreciate the public's cooperation and patience at this time.