Coronavirus (COVID-19) - Thunder Bay News and Information

UPDATED: Underground Gym had a 'misunderstanding' of its COVID-19 restrictions

The gym is not considered an essential service.

Mar 29, 2021 2:37 PM Read more >

Vaccine appointments for people 70 plus could start this week

Dr. Janet DeMille said she anticipates the age threshold for those to receive the COVID-19 vaccine in the district will be lowered to 70 plus this week, while Health Canada is expected to provide an update on the AstraZeneca vaccine sometime today

Mar 29, 2021 12:25 PM Read more >

COVID-19 outbreak at Dryden Walmart

Northwestern Health Unit warns shoppers of potential low-risk exposure as it declares outbreak at Dryden Walmart.

Mar 29, 2021 12:06 PM Read more >

Resolute workers test positive for COVID-19

Two workers positive, others display symptoms at Resolute Forest Products' Thunder Bay mill, company confirms.

Mar 28, 2021 5:29 PM Read more >

Fort William First Nation lifts curfew

Curfew put in place March 10 in face of rising COVID-19 cases now lifted, but Chief Peter Collins urges continued caution.

Mar 28, 2021 4:37 PM Read more >

NWHU reports 12 cases over weekend

Active case count increases to 62 over the weekend, with most new infections in Dryden, Kenora areas.

Mar 28, 2021 1:50 PM Read more >

Health unit reports 21 new COVID-19 cases

Active cases continue to decline as Thunder Bay District Health Unit reports 21 cases, 38 resolved.

Mar 28, 2021 10:44 AM Read more >

Vaccine booking reopens for those 75-plus

Health unit reopens vaccine booking, with over 3,500 spots potentially available.

Mar 27, 2021 10:55 AM Read more >

Health unit reports 29 new cases, another death

Active case counts continue to fall during deadly week for district.

Mar 27, 2021 10:24 AM Read more >

Hospital could resume elective surgeries, as COVID-19 pressures ease

Active COVID-19 cases in hospital had fallen to 30 as of Friday afternoon.

Mar 27, 2021 8:07 AM Read more >