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Ten COVID-19 variant cases associated with Musselwhite mine outbreak

Ten COVID-19 variant cases associated with Musselwhite mine outbreak

The Thunder Bay District has reported 21 new COVID-19 variant cases in the past two weeks, bringing the total number of variants to 25.
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Thunder Bay hospital increases ICU capacity at request of provincial command table

Thunder Bay hospital increases ICU capacity at request of provincial command table

Dr. Peter Voros says 'it's really our turn' to assist other hospitals.
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Five new COVID-19 cases reported by TBDHU

Five new COVID-19 cases reported by TBDHU

Thunder Bay reporting single digit new cases for the second straight day.
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More local businesses feel threatened under COVID-19 restrictions

More local businesses feel threatened under COVID-19 restrictions

In the January lockdown, 33 per cent of businesses surveyed closed, including some permanently
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Trudeau says science will determine border reopening

Trudeau says science will determine border reopening

Prime minister says scientists are studying the spread of COVID-19 by those who are fully vaccinated, his comments coming a day after the European Union indicated it might reopen travel this summer to vaccinated U.S. travelers.
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Six new COVID-19 cases in the Thunder Bay district

Six new COVID-19 cases in the Thunder Bay district

The caseload has fallen for the first time in a week.
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TBDHU opens vaccine pre-registration for essential workplace

TBDHU opens vaccine pre-registration for essential workplace

Employers asked to identify number of essential workers who qualify under Ontario's Phase 2 vaccine distribution plan.
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Second thoughts on vaccine advocacy

Second thoughts on vaccine advocacy

Thunder Bay city council reaffirms resolution calling for "fair and equitable" distribution of vaccines, after some councillors have second thoughts
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Anti-mask activist Chris Saccoccia heads for Thunder Bay (3 Photos)

Anti-mask activist Chris Saccoccia heads for Thunder Bay (3 Photos)

Mayor Bill Mauro says any event that risks spreading the virus is not welcome in the city
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Northwestern Health Unit reports new COVID-19 cases in four areas

Northwestern Health Unit reports new COVID-19 cases in four areas

Four people are currently receiving treatment in hospital for COVID-19 within the Northwestern Health Unit's catchment area.
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