Coronavirus (COVID-19) National News

The newest outbreak involves the hospital's 2 North and South area.

The requirement to show proof of a negative rapid test result is expected to end on April 1 for fully-vaccinated travellers.

This is the 74th fatality since the onset of the pandemic.

Thunder Bay District Health Unit medical officer of health urges the public to follow public health guidelines over the holiday and avoid unnecessary travel.

Fully vaccinated Canadians will no longer need to take the test for trips under 72 hours as of Nov. 30.

Approval of vaccine for children 5 to 11 expected to come on Friday, with rollout likely close behind.

Government of Canada announces easing of testing, quarantine requirements for fully-vaccinated travelers, those with confirmation of Permanent Residence.

Travellers were banned from driving into Ontario for non-essential purposes

Thunder Bay-Rainy River MP signs letter asking governments to expedite approvals, increase access, along with other MPs and doctors.

Enrollment has fallen by 27 per cent during the pandemic.