April 16, 2020 - Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) is reporting 10 new cases of COVID-19 in residents in the TBDHU Region.
For information about the status of COVID-19 in the Thunder Bay District Health Unit area, please visit Current COVID-19 Data in TBDHU.
Details of Newly Confirmed Cases
| Case Number | Age Group | Gender | Exposure Category | Status | Episode Date (dd/mm/yy) | Area |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Case #37 | 70s | M | Pending | Hospitalized | 12/04/20 | First Nation Communities |
| Case #38 | 40s | F | Pending | Self-Isolating | 09/04/20 | First Nation Communities |
| Case #39 | 60s | M | Lac des Iles Mine | Self-Isolating | 09/04/20 | Thunder Bay and Surrounding Areas |
| Case #40 | 40s | F | Pending | Self-Isolating | 09/04/20 | Thunder Bay and Surrounding Areas |
| Case #41 | 30s | F | Pending | Self-Isolating | 06/04/20 | Thunder Bay and Surrounding Areas |
| Case #42 | 20s | F | Lac des Iles Mine | Self-Isolating | 03/04/20 | Thunder Bay and Surrounding Areas |
| Case #43 | 50s | M | Lac des Iles Mine | Self-Isolating | 05/04/20 | Thunder Bay and Surrounding Areas |
| Case #44 | 50s | F | Close Contact | Self-Isolating | 10/04/20 | Thunder Bay and Surrounding Areas |
| Case #45 | 50s | F | Close Contact | Self-Isolating | 10/04/20 | Thunder Bay and Surrounding Areas |
| Case #46 | 50s | F | Close Contact | Self-Isolating | 30/03/20 | Thunder Bay and Surrounding Areas |
*Episode date corresponds to earliest date reported according to following order: symptom onset date, specimen collection date, laboratory testing date, date reported to TBDHU
All people who have travelled outside of Canada are directed to self-isolate for 14 days from their arrival in Canada.
If you think you may have COVID-19 symptoms or have been in close contact with someone who has it, first self-isolate and then use Ontario's Self-Assessment Tool to see if you need to seek further care.
Visit TBDHU's website for more information or contact TBDHU at (807) 625-5900 or toll-free: 1-888-294-6630.
The Public Health Agency of Canada posts information on COVID-19 exposures on cruise ships.
Visit Ontario's website to learn more about how the province continues to protect Ontarians from COVID-19.
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