Coronavirus (COVID-19) Local News

The centre will operate out of Confederation College and serve 150 clients per day, including students, family members, school staff, and bus drivers

People in long-term relationships and family members will be allowed in, as well as other foreign nationals on compassionate grounds, but in most cases must observe a mandatory 14-day quarantine. Land and water crossing will remain closed until at least Oct. 21.

At least four cases in Kenora-area schools, with few details yet known about the remainder.

Cases of COVID-19 continue to rise in many parts of the country and the Thunder Bay District Health unit is recommending people avoid non-essential travel.

Single cases confirmed at Ecole Ste-Marguerite Bourgeoys and St. Thomas Aquinas High School, with two at Valleyview Public School.

The Northwestern Health Unit is recommending against non-essential travel outside of the region to prevent the spread of COVID-19

Municipal Accommodation Tax revenue will drop 50 to 60 per cent from last year.

Runny noses and headaches no longer require automatic COVID-19 tests to return to classroom or child care.

Businesses requiring face masks can contact the Thunder Bay Chamber of Commerce through their website.

The two latest cases are in the Sioux Lookout region.