Coronavirus (COVID-19) Local News

After dipping to 199, the number of active cases in the Thunder Bay District has climbed to 216 with 34 new cases reported and one more death

Outbreaks declared when two or more cases could reasonably have been contracted within the hospital setting.

Three Thunder Bay pharmacies are expected to take part in administering the AstraZeneca vaccine.

Anishnawbe Mushkiki is hosting several COVID-19 vaccine clinics for urban Indigenous people over 40 and non-Indigenous partners and an elder is helping those overcome vaccine hesitancy

March Break was originally scheduled for earlier this month, but delayed several weeks as concerns over COVID-19 began to grow, particularly in southern Ontario.

The outbreak was declared in the 1A Medicine unit on March 12.

Public urged not to congregate over holiday weekend, take precaution if students are returning home from college or university.

High school student tests positive for more contagious variant, with health unit expecting more cases to emerge.

Due to a shortage of the Moderna vaccine, some existing appointments must also be changed

The funding will be used to consolidate 40 beds into one location and hire temporary support and nursing staff to help those who are otherwise unable to self-isolate after possible exposure to COVID-19.