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Health unit declares one new COVID outbreak, partial resolution of another

Health unit declares one new COVID outbreak, partial resolution of another

COVID-19 outbreaks are ongoing in five city nursing homes or retirement residences.
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Viruses pose rising risk for kids' health, hospital capacity: DeMille

Viruses pose rising risk for kids' health, hospital capacity: DeMille

Thunder Bay's medical officer of health says the combined pressure of flu, RSV, and COVID-19 has her about as concerned as she's been since the arrival of COVID-19.
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Hospital bracing for flu, COVID-19 surges

Hospital bracing for flu, COVID-19 surges

Thunder Bay's regional hospital says it may have to return to strategies like delaying less urgent procedures and creating dedicated units as it eyes a resurgence of the flu and COVID-19 heading into winter.
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COVID-19 outbreak declared at Chartwell Hilldale retirement home

COVID-19 outbreak declared at Chartwell Hilldale retirement home

The Thunder Bay District Health Unit says it is assessing the situation, and will take measures as needed
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COVID-19 outbreak at Thunder Bay's hospital declared over

COVID-19 outbreak at Thunder Bay's hospital declared over

The regional hospital currently has 48 patients who have tested positive for the virus
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COVID-19 risk on the rise, DeMille says

COVID-19 risk on the rise, DeMille says

Thunder Bay's medical officer of health, Dr. Janet DeMille, urges vaccination and masking amid early indications of a potential surge in COVID-19 infections.
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COVID-19 death toll grows by one in Thunder Bay district

COVID-19 death toll grows by one in Thunder Bay district

The Thunder Bay District Health Unit is also reporting an increase in test positivity rate, with seven-day average of 27.7 per cent as of Monday.
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Pfizer bivalent vaccine is now available at CLE clinic

Pfizer bivalent vaccine is now available at CLE clinic

The vaccine can be administered at the CLE Coliseum clinic starting Tuesday
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Facility-wide COVID-19 outbreak declared at Southbridge Pinewood

Facility-wide COVID-19 outbreak declared at Southbridge Pinewood

All sections of the 128-bed long-term care facility are now affected by the outbreak, with 18 residents and six staff members testing positive for COVID-19.
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City seeks feedback from residents on its COVID-19 response

City seeks feedback from residents on its COVID-19 response

The city is conducting an internal review but is also asking residents to share their opinions
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