Coronavirus (COVID-19) Local News

Thunder now has 51 active cases, its lowest total since May 29.

Dr. Janet DeMille says she expects people will be able to travel outside of the district safely this summer, but cautioned against the Delta variant and urged anyone who does vacation to use extreme precaution when outside of Northwestern Ontario.

The next phase of the border reopening likely won't come into effect until 75 per cent of those 12 and older have received both vaccination doses.

The active caseload falls to 56.

Mayor Bill Mauro rescinds public health emergency declared during COVID-19 outbreak among homeless population in February.

The active caseload falls to 60.

Procedures for Pfizer and Moderna vaccine recipients are different.

The caseload had been growing steadily since May 26.

Local health inspectors levy $880 fines, but those could increase to up to $25,000 if they continue to defy provincial COVID-19 restrictions.

Active case count at three as health unit reports no new cases over the weekend.