Coronavirus (COVID-19) Local News

Report: Ontario students to return to class on Monday

Public health officials have signed off on the plan, according to media reports, to return to in-person learning on Jan. 17.

Jan 10, 2022 8:45 PM Read more >

Thunder Bay hospital now has 19 COVID-positive patients

Two patients are currently in the ICU.

Jan 10, 2022 5:15 PM Read more >

The number of COVID-19 cases at the Thunder Bay District Jail has more than doubled

The correctional officers' union says the jail needs to be less crowded in order to reduce further spread.

Jan 10, 2022 4:32 PM Read more >

COVID-19 outbreak at St. Joseph's hospital declared over

Outbreak was declared on hospital's 5 North Unit on Dec. 23.

Jan 10, 2022 4:12 PM Read more >

Thunder Bay district sees 268 new COVID cases since Friday

Hospital admissions for COVID-19 increase to 10

Jan 10, 2022 12:12 PM Read more >

Northwestern Health Unit reports 153 new COVID cases, but active case count falls

The case count fell for the first time after five consecutive record-setting days.

Jan 10, 2022 11:30 AM Read more >

'Suspect' COVID-19 outbreak at Fort Frances hospital

New measures are being implemented including testing all inpatients.

Jan 10, 2022 9:00 AM Read more >

Nurse practitioner clinic offering weekly vaccine clinics

Taking place on Saturdays in January, the clinics will be open to LNPLC patients, who must register in advance to get a shot.

Jan 7, 2022 3:29 PM Read more >

Ontario asks for military support for Bearskin Lake First Nation

Remote northern community has more than 200 cases of COVID-19, leaving few residents healthy enough to provide critical services.

Jan 7, 2022 12:15 PM Read more >

Health Unit reports record 161 cases

The previous high number of cases announced for a single day was 102.

Jan 7, 2022 11:22 AM Read more >