Gastrointestinal Illness Outbreak Declared Over at Chartwell Thunder Bay - Arundel

January 30, 2021 - The Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) and Chartwell Thunder Bay, confirm that the gastrointestinal illness outbreak at Chartwell Thunder Bay (Arundel St.), located at 770 Arundel St., in Thunder Bay, has been declared over. All restrictions have been lifted.

The Health Unit is urging people to stay at home and refrain from visiting hospitals and long-term care facilities when feeling unwell to avoid spreading infections to those most vulnerable: young infants and children, the elderly and those with other chronic illnesses.

The Health Unit reminds the public to prevent getting and spreading infections by:

• Washing hands often, for at least 20 seconds with soap and warm water, or by using an alcohol-based hand sanitizer.
• Staying at home if sick to avoid spreading infections to others.

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For more information – Health Unit Media: news@tbdhu.com