Coronavirus (COVID-19) Local News

While PCR tests won't be required as of Tuesday for short visits under 72 hours, returning travellers must still upload their vaccination information into the ArriveCan app or face a 14-day quarantine.

Band offices closed as First Nation reports cases amid local COVID-19 spike.

It's the largest single-day total announced by the health unit since April 1 and leaves the district with 68 active cases, the highest total since June 5.

Social media post alleged a six-year-old St. Bernard student died, linking it to the COVID-19 vaccine.

High- and low-risk contacts will be contacted by a public health professional.

Four new cases identified at Westfort elementary school, after single case reported Tuesday.

Public health will reach out to those considered close contacts of cases at two Thunder Bay schools.

Vaccination clinics in Thunder Bay will open to five- to 11-year-olds starting on Friday.

Active case count rises to 49.

Health Unit, school working to track down any potential close contacts.