Coronavirus (COVID-19) Local News

An outbreak of COVID-19 at the St. Joseph’s Hospital was declared over Monday, while 10 others remained active in high-risk settings across the district.

Eleven current outbreaks in high-risk settings is 'fairly high', medical officer of health says.

The outbreak affects the fourth and sixth floors of the Vickers Street long-term care home.

Members of vulnerable groups are eligible immediately, with others 18 and over eligible starting Sept. 26.

A 113th resident of the Thunder Bay District has died from COVID-19, the health unit has reported.

An outbreak of COVID-19 has been declared in the 3 South wing of St. Joseph’s Hospital.

A second area of the Hogarth Riverview Manor long-term care home is in a COVID-19 outbreak.

Ontario has also updated its public health guidance for managing COVID-19

The outbreak involves 4 North and 4 South

There have been 112 deaths associated with COVID-19 since the pandemic began.