Potential high-risk exposure to COVID-19 at local business

NIPISSING FIRST NATION (January 5, 2021) – Nipissing First Nation is advising people of potential high-risk exposure to COVID-19 at a local business.  This notice is directed at customers and employees of Kana Leaf located on Osprey Miikan in Nipissing First Nation (NFN).

The potential exposure dates include:

  • December 31, 2020
  • January 1, 2021 (closed for holiday)
  • January 2, 2021
  • January 3, 2021

Individuals deemed high-risk and living in NFN have been contacted by NFN Health Services.  Individuals deemed high-risk and not living in NFN have been contacted by the North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit.  All individuals have been advised to immediately self-isolate, self-monitor and get tested for COVID-19.  No personal health information will be released.  If you have not been contacted at this time you have not been identified as a high-risk exposure.  Customers using curbside or delivery services are considered a low-risk exposure and are not required to self-isolate.

Self-isolation means not leaving home and avoiding contact with others for a minimum of 14 days.  This includes self-isolating from others in your home.

On December 24, 2020, a Class Order under Section 22 of the Health Protection and Promotion Act was enacted in this public health district. Individuals not complying with self-isolation requirements can be subject to legal action. If you believe someone who is required to self-isolate for COVID-19 is not following the class order you can call the North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit at 1-800-563-2808 (option 5).

It is imperative that people continue to follow public health guidance to prevent further spread of COVID-19, including washing hands, physical distancing, and wearing a face covering that fully covers the nose, mouth and chin, and staying within your household.

If you are you are concerned about potential exposure, please contact:
Carole Lafantaisie
Community Health Nurse at NFN Health Services
P: (705) 840-8330.

Other inquiries may be directed to:
Kimberly Lalonde
Director of NFN Health Services
P: (705) 498-3698.

Please visit our website at nfn.ca/covid-19 for regular updates and links to helpful information.