Vaccination clinics taking place in the District are happening!
Your Family Health Team (FHT) or Community Health Centre (CHC) will be contacting you in priority sequence for appointment scheduling. If you're a member of one of these priority groups, but not a member of an FHC/CHC, please connect with your respective community organization (noted below) to inquire about setting up an appointment:
* Anyone 18+
* Urban Indigenous Adults 16+
* At Risk Health Conditions 12+
* Essential Workers 12+
* 2nd dose for Essential Healthcare workers
*2nd dose for Medical First Responders
*2nd dose Long term care residents & caregivers
* 2nd dose for Urban Indigenous 16+
The Greenstone Family Health Team, Nipigon District Family Health Team, Marathon Family Health Team - Health Promotion, Manitouwadge Family Health Team, North Shore Family Health Team, NorWest Community Health Centres-Longlac Site
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How to Protect Yourself
- Stay informed: Keep up-to-date on cases in your area
- Wash your hands regularly and thoroughly with hand sanitizer or soap and water for a minimum of 20 seconds
- Maintain social distancing of 2 meters or 6 feet
- Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth if out in public
- Follow respiratory courtesy; cough or sneeze into your arm or a Kleenex, discard used Kleenex into appropriate disposal immediately and follow up with hand hygiene
- Stay home if you feel unwell
- Limit public outings to stores for essential needs such as prescription pickup, groceries, etc to limit the potential spread
What do I do if I Develop Symptoms?
Complete the Self-Assessment at https://covid-19.ontario.ca/self-assessment/
Contact your local health provider for advice and direction.
Nipigon Assessment Centre
Monday to Thursday from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Friday 9:00am - 11:00am
(807) 887-5645
Public Health Unit (Red Rock Office)
Monday to Friday from 8:30am to 4:30 pm
(807) 886-1060
For medical advice after hours, please contact:
Nipigon District Memorial Hospital
(807) 887-3026 Ext. 1251
Telehealth Ontario
1-866-797-0000
*If it is a medical emergency and you require immediate medical care*
Call 911
For More Information about COVID-19 please visit:
https://www.who.int/news-room/q-a-detail/q-a-coronaviruses