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Province expanding COVID-19 vaccinations to 75 and older

Province expanding COVID-19 vaccinations to 75 and older

People in Ontario over the age of 75 can start booking appointments for the COVID-19 vaccine through the province’s online portal starting Monday, as more pharmacies across the province are set to receive the AstraZeneca vaccine for people over the age of 60
Health unit reporting 38 new COVID-19 cases

Health unit reporting 38 new COVID-19 cases

The number of active cases of COVID-19 has fallen to 399, the first time it has been under 400 since March 6
City should be designated COVID-19 hotspot says DeMille

City should be designated COVID-19 hotspot says DeMille

COVID-19 numbers continue to climb in the Thunder Bay District and Dr. Janet DeMille said people in the city should assume the virus is everywhere.
40 new cases in Thunder Bay District, 58 resolved

40 new cases in Thunder Bay District, 58 resolved

The number of cases so far in the pandemic passes the 2,500 mark.
Hajdu says some federal help is coming for Thunder Bay's COVID-19 situation

Hajdu says some federal help is coming for Thunder Bay's COVID-19 situation

Thunder Bay - Superior North MP Patty Hajdu says the city is 'arguably' Canada's current hot spot.
Vaccine passport talks ongoing, says Hajdu

Vaccine passport talks ongoing, says Hajdu

Health minister says proof of vaccination may be required for Canadian travelers looking to visit other countries, though she's not sure if Canada will require that same proof to enter the country.
Another death, and 68 new COVID-19 cases in the Thunder Bay district

Another death, and 68 new COVID-19 cases in the Thunder Bay district

The active case count has climbed again because only 46 cases were resolved since Tuesday.
In reversal, NWHU offers more geographic details on new cases

In reversal, NWHU offers more geographic details on new cases

Northwestern Health Unit will now break COVID-19 cases into eight, rather than four, geographic regions.
Man claiming COVID infection intentionally coughs on police

Man claiming COVID infection intentionally coughs on police

Thunder Bay Police say the man has been arrested and faces multiple charges, including four counts of common nuisance, endangering life.
Dr. Theresa Tam says Thunder Bay's COVID situation provides a lesson for the country

Dr. Theresa Tam says Thunder Bay's COVID situation provides a lesson for the country

The Chief Public Health Officer of Canada says Thunder Bay shows how quickly a city can become a 'hot spot'
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