Coronavirus (COVID-19) Local News

The plant will see between 40 and 50 workers return to the floor to manufacture components for ventilators for a Southern Ontario medical company.

Thunder Bay District Health Unit's Dr. Janet DeMille said a handful of people self-isolated at a south-side hotel did not remain in their rooms, but the problem has been dealt with to her satisfaction.

Canada's health minister also asks people to stay the course and let COVID-19 measures continue to flatten the curve.

Dr. Stewart Kennedy says only 10 staff are out because of contact with a COVID-19 patient, while another 60 failed the screening profile. Thunder Bay Regional was over 100 patients out earlier this week.

The college has donated thousands of pieces of protective gear.

Appointment-only testing offered on Saturday and Sunday to anyone showing a symptom of the coronavirus.

Thunder Bay-based Come Play With Me brings together performing artists with virtual play readings.

Haven Hostel is housing 14 international students who are unable to return home and has started a Go Fund Me page to raise money to assist with rent and food.

Premier Doug Ford says he will review the issue with key cabinet members.