Coronavirus (COVID-19) Local News

Fourth area of Hogarth Riverview Manor in COVID-19 outbreak

Impact of outbreaks in long-term care home remain unclear, as St. Joseph's Care Group refuses to share details.

Apr 27, 2022 5:45 PM Read more >

Health unit reports slight drop in COVID-19 hospitalizations

Number of COVID-positive patients in hospital across Thunder Bay District falls from 30 to 25.

Apr 27, 2022 2:45 PM Read more >

Second COVID-19 outbreak declared at St. Joseph's Hospital

Outbreak impacts 5 South area Geriatric Assessment & Rehabilitative Care Program.

Apr 27, 2022 11:37 AM Read more >

COVID-19 outbreak declared at Kwae Kii Win Centre

Health unit reports outbreak impacting Shelter House managed alcohol program.

Apr 26, 2022 4:15 PM Read more >

COVID-19 outbreak declared in third area of Hogarth Riverview Manor

Long-term care home's Marigold (5N) area latest to be declared in outbreak.

Apr 25, 2022 5:00 PM Read more >

KI First Nation declares emergency over COVID outbreak

Kitchenuhmaykoosib Inninuwug First Nation experiencing significant COVID outbreak, with 62 cases active Friday.

Apr 22, 2022 6:30 PM Read more >

District records 87th COVID-related death

Number of residents hospitalized with the virus rises to 34, Thunder Bay District Health Unit reports.

Apr 22, 2022 11:55 AM Read more >

Sioux Lookout region First Nations still grappling with Omicron wave

Two elders in separate communities died of COVID-19 over the weekend, Sioux Lookout First Nations Health Authority reports.

Apr 22, 2022 8:00 AM Read more >

UPDATED: COVID-19 outbreak declared at Pioneer Ridge

Outbreak impacts Plaza 1 area.

Apr 21, 2022 4:18 PM Read more >

COVID-19 hospitalization count jumps by nine

There are now 25 people who reside in the district in hospital with COVID-19, three of whom are in intensive care.

Apr 20, 2022 11:30 AM Read more >