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One person in hospital with COVID-19

One person in hospital with COVID-19

The district's active case count is six.
Mayor calls for vaccine policy for city staff

Mayor calls for vaccine policy for city staff

Mayor seeking report on a vaccine policy for City of Thunder Bay workers who interact with the public.
Third vaccine doses will roll out to eligible groups within weeks

Third vaccine doses will roll out to eligible groups within weeks

Booster shots will provide added immunity for groups at higher risk including transplant recipients, LTC residents.
Active count steady as health unit reports one new case

Active count steady as health unit reports one new case

Active cases have remained in single digits since late June in the Thunder Bay District.
Details being finalized for third doses of COVID-19 vaccine for vulnerable groups

Details being finalized for third doses of COVID-19 vaccine for vulnerable groups

The Thunder Bay District Health Unit says it will provide information soon.
Three new COVID-19 cases increase the district caseload

Three new COVID-19 cases increase the district caseload

All the cases are in the immediate Thunder Bay area.
Ontario mandates vaccines for health, education workers

Ontario mandates vaccines for health, education workers

Provincial workers in "high-risk settings" like hospitals, schools, daycares will be required to be fully vaccinated or undergo regular testing.
Lakehead University introduces mandatory vaccine policy

Lakehead University introduces mandatory vaccine policy

Students, faculty, and staff must have at least one dose by Sept. 7 to access campus facilities, two doses by Oct. 7.
Confederation College announces vaccine requirement

Confederation College announces vaccine requirement

Students and staff will need at least one dose of an approved vaccine to attend campus facilities as of Sept. 7.
COVID-19 remains a threat, Ford warns municipal leaders

COVID-19 remains a threat, Ford warns municipal leaders

Premier emphasizes importance of vaccination efforts in remarks to AMO conference.
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