COVID-19 Outbreak Declared at Southbridge Pinewood – Facility Wide

October 17, 2022 - The Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) and Southbridge Care Homes confirm that a COVID-19 outbreak declared at Southbridge Pinewood has been expanded to include the Sandpiper Home Area, in Thunder Bay, and is now considered a facility wide outbreak.

TBDHU has initiated a thorough assessment of the situation. Further measures will be taken as needed to manage this situation.

Prior to the outbreak, significant measures were already in place to reduce likelihood of transmission of the virus within the facility. For additional information about COVID-19 and the TBDHU area, please see the TBDHU Website.

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