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UPDATED: Twelve Thunder Bay schools have absenteeism rates over 30 per cent

UPDATED: Twelve Thunder Bay schools have absenteeism rates over 30 per cent

Several schools are over 40 per cent
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Truckers convoy arrives Wednesday in Thunder Bay

Truckers convoy arrives Wednesday in Thunder Bay

Some truckers and their supporters are opposing government-mandated COVID-19 vaccinations.
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COVID outbreaks at Southbridge Roseview declared over

COVID outbreaks at Southbridge Roseview declared over

Outbreaks were declared last week in two units.
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Province backstops transit funding, as gas tax revenue plunges

Province backstops transit funding, as gas tax revenue plunges

Proceeds from Ontario’s gas tax dropped in 2021 due to lower gas sales, endangering a transit funding source.
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Case counts will only be reported three times a week

Case counts will only be reported three times a week

The Thunder Bay District Health Unit also plans to add a hospitalization graph to its COVID-19 dashboard as a metric for tracking the severity of the virus over time.
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Hospital sees surge of COVID-19 patients

Hospital sees surge of COVID-19 patients

More than 100 COVID-19 patients have been admitted to hospital since Dec. 31, the vast majority because of the virus and about 20 per cent who had an incidental case.
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NWHU reports uptick in hospitalizations, active cases

NWHU reports uptick in hospitalizations, active cases

Northwestern Health Unit reports 12 COVID-positive patients in hospital, but only five residents hospitalized due to the virus.
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Health unit reports 77 new COVID-19 cases, 13 residents in hospital

Health unit reports 77 new COVID-19 cases, 13 residents in hospital

Thunder Bay District Health Unit surpasses 6,000 total confirmed COVID-19 cases since pandemic began.
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Hospital declares COVID-19 outbreak in fourth area

Hospital declares COVID-19 outbreak in fourth area

Number of COVID-positive patients in Thunder Bay's regional hospital rises to 26, with 8 in ICU.
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DeMille cautious, but welcomes Ontario's reopening plan

DeMille cautious, but welcomes Ontario's reopening plan

Province plans to loosen restrictions starting on Jan. 31, including allowing capacity restricted indoor dining, gyms and theatres to reopen.
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