PARRY SOUND, ON-The North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit’s region is seeing increased COVID-19 testing.
Between April 13th and the 19th, the district saw more than double the number of people being tested than the week prior.
On top of testing the general public who are experiencing symptoms, the province is also now requesting the proactive testing of several priority groups that may be at more of a risk of contracting the virus.
These groups include hospital inpatients, long-term care and retirement home residents, health care workers, caregivers, care providers, paramedics, first responders like police and firefighters, remote indigenous communities, homeless shelters, prisons, group homes, people undergoing chemotherapy, hemodialysis, transplants, pregnant women, newborns, and other essential workers.
Dr. Chirico, Medical Officer of Health with the North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit, said due to a global supply shortage and initial testing issues, the province was unable to test as frequently as they would have liked. “Now that supplies are available, the increased testing will help determine how prevalent COVID-19 is in our region.”
If you are experiencing COVID-19 symptoms, read our other story here to learn more about setting an appointment with the assessment centre.
