NBRCH taking additional steps in the face of rising case numbers

The North Bay Regional Health Centre indicates they’re taking additional steps to protect the hospital community due to the provincial surge in COVID-19 infections. Effective Monday, January 17, 2022, designated care partners of NBRHC patients must show proof of full vaccination against COVID-19 along with government-issued photo I.D upon each entry to the Health Centre unless they have a recognized exemption. This does not apply to patients — patients may still enter the hospital regardless of vaccination status. The new vaccination guidelines do not apply in some exceptional circumstances including (but not limited to): end-of-life, Birthing Unit, neonatal intensive care unit