Coronavirus (COVID-19) Local News

Active cases fall to 56, with Thunder Bay District Health Unit reporting daily case count in the single digits for fifth straight day.

Liberal MPP says he believes a regional approach could still work, but understands those who think otherwise.

Premier Doug Ford had stated earlier in the month that education workers would begin receiving vaccines in mid-May.

Most parents and students will have to make a decision this month about whether or not to continue learning from home next fall, though high school students at the Catholic board have until June 1 because a hybrid model is already in place.

The district has now experienced 58 deaths from COVID-19, including six in April.

Five of the cases are in Emo, Ont., where there are currently 16 active cases.

At least two cases detected within the Sturgeon Creek Alternative Program community.

Liberal Patty Hajdu said Canada is among the G20's top countries when it comes to the percentage of people who have received at least one vaccine dose.

Anyone 60 and older may book an appointment for a COVID-19 vaccine.

The district's 61 active cases are the lowest in the area since Jan. 8, when there were 49 confirmed active cases.