Coronavirus (COVID-19) Local News

Thunder Bay District Health Unit will offer clinics targeted for youth, Thunder Bay neighbourhoods, and rural residents.

Most of the cases are in communities outside Thunder Bay.

Ornge will oversee operation expected to vaccinate 5,000 youth across 32 First Nations.

Those who received Moderna vaccine will book through separate process due to limited supply.

Active case count remains low at 21 over the weekend, with new cases in Sioux Lookout and Kenora health hubs.

Northwestern Health Unit warns of COVID-19 exposure for residents who worked at Baffinland mine in Nunavut in April and May.

Reports indicate the chief medical officer of health, who has a local background, will retire earlier than planned.

Active case count rebounds to 42 as Long Lake #58 First Nation hit with COVID-19 outbreak.

The Longlac area First Nation reported 22 cases of COVID-19 Friday, with concerns over community's ability to respond.

Resumption of in-person school safe in Northwestern Health Unit, says medical officer of health, with case counts low and vaccinations rolling out.