Coronavirus (COVID-19) Local News

Health unit reports 125 new COVID-19 cases

Number of district residents in hospital with COVID rises to 11.

Jan 12, 2022 11:02 AM Read more >

More than half of 5-11 age group has at least one shot

District of Thunder Bay tops 300,000 vaccines administered, with nearly 50,000 having received a third dose.

Jan 12, 2022 9:51 AM Read more >

COVID cases confirmed among Cameron Falls Generating Station service centre staff

OPG says the operation of the hydro plant is not affected

Jan 11, 2022 6:16 PM Read more >

Prepare for self-isolation, health unit advises

Households should stock up on essential supplies in advance.

Jan 11, 2022 5:30 PM Read more >

COVID-19 outbreaks at local LTC homes grow, but symptoms remain mild

Outcomes have so far been mild with 26 infected at two Southbridge LTC homes in Thunder Bay.

Jan 11, 2022 5:14 PM Read more >

COVID-19 outbreak declared at Shelter House

Outbreak declared after four positive cases, spread detected at facility.

Jan 11, 2022 3:51 PM Read more >

School staff ready to return to class, though warily

Concerns still abound about potential staff shortages, safety in the classroom with the Omicron variant still spreading like wildfire.

Jan 11, 2022 3:30 PM Read more >

Regional hospital's COVID-19 admissions continue to climb

The number of patients with COVID-19 has almost doubled in less than a week.

Jan 11, 2022 2:05 PM Read more >

COVID-19 case count stays steady

Number of district residents in hospital with COVID-19 also remained at 10, as health unit reports 93 new cases.

Jan 11, 2022 11:56 AM Read more >

Active COVID-19 cases fall for second straight day in Northwestern Health Unit service area

The number of new cases was offset by resolved cases.

Jan 11, 2022 10:38 AM Read more >