Coronavirus (COVID-19) Local News

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.

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.

It's the fifth COVID outbreak declared in Thunder Bay high-risk settings since Dec. 27

The upward trend of patients with COVID-19 began several weeks ago

COVID activity is decreasing, but influenza and other respiratory illnesses continue to impact the hospital

Residents in five different units of the Shuniah Street facility have tested positive for the virus

COVID-19 outbreaks are ongoing in five city nursing homes or retirement residences.

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.

Thunder Bay's regional hospital says it may have to return to strategies like delaying less urgent procedures and creating dedicated units as it eyes a resurgence of the flu and COVID-19 heading into winter.

The Thunder Bay District Health Unit says it is assessing the situation, and will take measures as needed