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Four more hospitalizations, 80 new cases

Four more hospitalizations, 80 new cases

Region hit seven-day high, with 662 cases reported since last Saturday, despite restrictions on PCR testing throughout Ontario.
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COVID outbreak declared at Jasper Place

COVID outbreak declared at Jasper Place

Two cases of the virus found at the city-run senior's facility.
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DeMille welcomes return to class, board warns of school closures and class cancellations

DeMille welcomes return to class, board warns of school closures and class cancellations

THUNDER BAY – Lakehead Public Schools is warning parents to expect school closures as students and staff get set to return to the classroom on Monday.
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Health unit reports 106 new COVID-19 cases

Health unit reports 106 new COVID-19 cases

Number of Thunder Bay District residents in hospital with the virus rose to 13, with two in ICU.
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Shelter House COVID-19 outbreak expected to grow

Shelter House COVID-19 outbreak expected to grow

Shelter still able to operate near full capacity, has contingency plans if outbreak worsens, says executive director.
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Bearskin Lake “disappointed” in federal response to COVID-19 outbreak

Bearskin Lake “disappointed” in federal response to COVID-19 outbreak

Chief says only five of seven promised Canadian Rangers have been deployed, while feds say they’ve made significant contributions.
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Thunder Bay agencies ramp up efforts to help the homeless in the pandemic

Thunder Bay agencies ramp up efforts to help the homeless in the pandemic

Use of a dedicated isolation shelter for vulnerable people is increasing.
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Ontario announces preparations underway for the return to in-person learning

Ontario announces preparations underway for the return to in-person learning

Education Minister Stephen Lecce has announced new measures as kids head back to class next week, including two rapid antigen tests for students and staff and additional N95 masks for education and childcare workers.
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Another COVID outbreak declared at Hogarth Riverview Manor

Another COVID outbreak declared at Hogarth Riverview Manor

Four resident home areas are now affected.
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Northwestern Health Unit reports 19 new confirmed COVID cases

Northwestern Health Unit reports 19 new confirmed COVID cases

Eight residents of the NWHU catchment area are now in hospital with COVID-19.
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