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Visitor access to long-term care homes restricted

The North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit says it has asked all long-term care homes in the district to restrict visitor access to only compassionate care visitors.

As a precaution, the Health Unit also recommends that individuals monitor their own health before visiting older family members, and do not visit if they are feeling unwell.

The Health Unit says, “People of all ages can be affected by COVID-19, however, older people and people with pre-existing medical conditions such as asthma, diabetes, and heart disease are more likely to become severely ill.”

Family members are encouraged to help their older relatives stock up on essentials, such as medications, canned and frozen food, etc., and to make a plan should anyone become ill.

For information on how to make an emergency preparedness kit, click here.

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