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Seven new COVID outbreaks declared in Thunder Bay

Seven new COVID outbreaks declared in Thunder Bay

The district health unit revealed outbreaks in multiple health-care facilities
VIDEO: Ottawa funds Lake Superior water quality work

VIDEO: Ottawa funds Lake Superior water quality work

City moves to repeal COVID-19 vaccine policy

City moves to repeal COVID-19 vaccine policy

Thunder Bay’s city council will consider a recommendation to repeal a policy that required staff to offer proof of vaccination or submit to regular COVID testing.
Third COVID-19 outbreak declared at St. Joseph’s Hospital

Third COVID-19 outbreak declared at St. Joseph’s Hospital

Thunder Bay’s public health unit reported a COVID-19 outbreak in St. Joseph’s Hospital’s transitional care unit on Monday, along with another facility-wide outbreak at the Glacier Ridge retirement home.
COVID-19 outbreak declared in part of St. Joseph's Hospital

COVID-19 outbreak declared in part of St. Joseph's Hospital

It's the fifth COVID outbreak declared in Thunder Bay high-risk settings since Dec. 27
COVID-19 cases creeping up at Thunder Bay hospital

COVID-19 cases creeping up at Thunder Bay hospital

The upward trend of patients with COVID-19 began several weeks ago
Thunder Bay hospital lowers COVID-19 response level

Thunder Bay hospital lowers COVID-19 response level

COVID activity is decreasing, but influenza and other respiratory illnesses continue to impact the hospital
Facility-wide COVID-19 outbreak declared at Southbridge Roseview

Facility-wide COVID-19 outbreak declared at Southbridge Roseview

Residents in five different units of the Shuniah Street facility have tested positive for the virus
Health unit declares one new COVID outbreak, partial resolution of another

Health unit declares one new COVID outbreak, partial resolution of another

COVID-19 outbreaks are ongoing in five city nursing homes or retirement residences.
Viruses pose rising risk for kids' health, hospital capacity: DeMille

Viruses pose rising risk for kids' health, hospital capacity: DeMille

Thunder Bay's medical officer of health says the combined pressure of flu, RSV, and COVID-19 has her about as concerned as she's been since the arrival of COVID-19.
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