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Coronavirus (COVID-19) Local News

Northwestern Health Unit reports 12 COVID-19 cases

Northwestern Health Unit reports 12 COVID-19 cases

Health unit reports seven confirmed COVID-19 cases in the Kenora region, five in Sioux Lookout region.
Health unit reports 29 COVID-19 cases

Health unit reports 29 COVID-19 cases

Active case count remains near record levels, straining hospital capacity, as Thunder Bay District Health Unit reports 29 new cases.
St. Martin, St. Patrick schools report more COVID-19 cases

St. Martin, St. Patrick schools report more COVID-19 cases

Cases at two Thunder Bay Catholic schools also impact a Pope John Paul II bus cohort; families were advised Friday of exposure.
COVID case at Sherbrooke Public School

COVID case at Sherbrooke Public School

Single case detected after infected person was at the school.
Hospital expands COVID-19 unit as cases continue to rise

Hospital expands COVID-19 unit as cases continue to rise

There were a record 35 COVID-positive patients at Thunder Bay’s regional hospital, 10 in ICU, on Saturday.
NWHU reports 15 new COVID-19 cases

NWHU reports 15 new COVID-19 cases

First time health unit has reported double-digit cases in a week, with key indicators improving in recent days.
COVID-19 exposure closes Thai Kitchen

COVID-19 exposure closes Thai Kitchen

Staff member tested positive Tuesday, with most staff members exposed; risk to public deemed very low.
COVID-19 outbreak at Rainycrest long-term care home

COVID-19 outbreak at Rainycrest long-term care home

Outbreak declared at Fort Frances LTC home after two staff members test positive.
Health unit announces 26 new COVID-19 cases

Health unit announces 26 new COVID-19 cases

Number of active cases in district falls for first time since Feb. 10, but remain at near-record levels.
Lockdown closes city facilities

Lockdown closes city facilities

City of Thunder Bay will close dozens of programs, facilities as district moves into lockdown Monday.
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