Coronavirus (COVID-19) Local News

Southbridge Care Homes announced Sunday a 13th resident had died of the virus

Six people infected with virus at the school.

Northwestern Health Unit reports one confirmed and one suspected case in large Rainy River region

Outbreak declared at long-term care home's Area 2 after staff member tests positive

Ten new cases announced Saturday all in Thunder Bay area, two associated with Southbridge Roseview outbreak

Thunder Bay District Health Unit says a single staff member tested positive, but that meets the provincial threshold to declare an outbreak.

A survey by the Ontario Health Coalition of staff in long-term care facilities experiencing an outbreak of COVID-19, including one in Thunder Bay, details how staffing shortages are resulting in horrific conditions inside.

The outbreak was first declared on Dec. 10 after three individuals associated with Holy Saviour Catholic School tested positive for COVID-19.

Outbreak concludes without apparent spread beyond staff member who initially tested positive Dec. 4.

Today's edition of the #COVID19 Situation Report features Dr. Greg Gamble, Medical Lead for Infection Prevention and Control at our Hospital. Dr.