Coronavirus (COVID-19) - Thunder Bay News and Information

Several gyms plan to reopen on Tuesday

Online bookings, strict time slots in place for those looking to work out.

Feb 15, 2021 8:45 AM Read more >

NWHU addresses COVID-19 spike in Kenora region

Recent spike in cases in Kenora region tied to "small number of social circles," agency says in press release.

Feb 14, 2021 5:34 PM Read more >

Thunder Bay district passes milestone with new cases

With 13 new cases announced Sunday, district has now seen more cases in 2021 than all of 2020.

Feb 14, 2021 11:19 AM Read more >

NWHU reports record 40 new COVID-19 cases

Explosion in cases driven almost entirely by Kenora region.

Feb 13, 2021 5:24 PM Read more >

Third COVID-19 case associated with Westgate CVI

No outbreak declared despite three cases at school in less than a week, with health authorities saying there's no evidence the cases are linked.

Feb 13, 2021 3:09 PM Read more >

New restrictions outlined for land and air travelers

Travelers will have to provide a quarantine plan before arriving in Canada and either proof of a negative COVID-19 test or a positive test in the previous 14 to 90 days.

Feb 13, 2021 2:55 PM Read more >

Health unit announces 32 new COVID-19 cases

District sees highest single-day growth in cases in nearly two weeks.

Feb 13, 2021 11:27 AM Read more >

City services to reopen as region exits lockdown

City will begin reopening facilities including arenas, pools, and community centres beginning Tuesday.

Feb 13, 2021 8:31 AM Read more >

COVID-19 found at Valley Central Public School

Two cases associated with the Slate River school identified.

Feb 12, 2021 6:59 PM Read more >

Business owners excited to get back to work

Despite strict capacity numbers and added COVID precautions, the Red Lion Smokehouse and Serenity Salon and Wellness both plan to reopen under the Red-Control framework.

Feb 12, 2021 5:02 PM Read more >