Coronavirus (COVID-19) Local News

Province announces opening of eligibility to new categories over coming week, thanks to increased vaccine supply.

Northwestern Health Unit's active case count grows to 83, with new cases reported in Sioux Lookout, Fort Frances, Kenora health hubs.

Active cases fall to 54, with five new variant cases announced by the Thunder Bay District Health Unit Saturday.

Thunder Bay District Health Unit declares outbreak among workers east of Schreiber-Terrace Bay area after two test positive.

Thunder Bay District Health Unit reports no new confirmed cases in Thunder Bay itself for first time since Jan. 18.

First Nations under Dilico have all received first doses of COVID-19 vaccines.

Local pharmacist says his store has been out of the vaccine for six days and he's not sure when more will arrive as the province shifts its focus to southern Ontario hot spots.

Outbreak fuelled a huge increase in Thunder Bay's case numbers, which reached record highs in mid-March. They've since dropped considerably in recent weeks.

Health unit announces 15 new cases, one case with variants of concern.

A dozen new cases were reported on Wednesday