Coronavirus (COVID-19) Local News

TBT Newshour for March 27, 2020: Thunder Bay reports first COVID-19 case

Mayor urges residents to follow public health advice, but unclear what practical effect declaration will have

City’s Medical Officer of Health says couple followed appropriate precautions

Brings northwestern Ontario's total number of confirmed cases to three, all travel-related

Health Minister and Thunder Bay-Superior North Liberal MP says now is not the time to let down our guard in the region, even though only one confirmed case of the coronavirus has been diagnosed.

With uncertainty surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic and ongoing job loses, more people are facing anxiety and stress, but there are resources and coping measures available.

Thunder Bay NHLers join Sidney Crosby and Hearst's Claude Giroux on a conference video call with NHL reporters to discuss their thoughts on the current situation, what lies ahead and how they're managing with no hockey games to play.

National unemployment rate could hit 15 per cent, according to a scenario released on Friday by the Parliamentary Budget Office.

Starting on Friday, all visitors will be banned except for end-of-life patients in palliative care and partners in labour and delivery.

A group of neighbours have made it a goal to gather every day while still practicing social distancing.