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

Thunder Bay District likely moving to Orange-Restrict level

Rule changes include shortened alcohol sales and more screening of patrons at most establishments.

Dec 3, 2020 1:22 PM Read more >

Health Unit announced a dozen new COVID-19 cases

Five of the current 108 cases are listed in hospital.

Dec 3, 2020 11:42 AM Read more >

Health Canada decision on COVID-19 vaccines expected ‘soon’ says Hajdu

The federal government has set no definitive timelines on when vaccines could start rolling out in Canada, but Minister of Health Patty Hajdu says Health Canada regulators are reviewing the data and decisions are expected soon.

Dec 3, 2020 11:30 AM Read more >

Study highlights health care workers' COVID-19 concerns

Study of Ontario health workers' experiences during pandemic finds severe shortcomings in health system

Dec 3, 2020 8:04 AM Read more >

First COVID-19 case reported in Manitouwadge

The individual is believed to have got the virus through travel

Dec 2, 2020 3:18 PM Read more >

COVID-19 Situation Report for December 2nd, 2020

For today's edition of the #COVID19 Situation Report, we discuss the recent rise in positive cases in our community and the strengthening of mask requirements at our Hospital.

Dec 2, 2020 2:31 PM Read more >

COVID-positive people visited Confederation College campus

College said the individuals involved were at the Thunder Bay campus prior to knowing they'd tested positive.

Dec 2, 2020 2:05 PM Read more >

Eleven new COVID-19 cases announced

Thunder Bay District Health Unit says 99 cases still active in their catchment area.

Dec 2, 2020 11:50 AM Read more >

Two more COVID-19 cases at Southbridge Roseview

There have now been 54 confirmed cases involving residents and staff

Dec 2, 2020 9:23 AM Read more >

UPDATED: Concerns grow about opioid poisonings in Thunder Bay

Toxic drugs are leading to more overdoses and deaths

Dec 1, 2020 3:04 PM Read more >