News

Members of newsrooms and media groups across the district:

If you would like to contact us about a media release, public health story or issue, or you would like to request an interview, please contact the Media Line via email: news@tbdhu.com. The email will be received by the communications team from 8:30 to 4:30 pm Monday to Friday, to ensure your request is seen in a timely manner. TBDHU is committed to providing media with access to information about our services, programs and initiatives in a timely manner. Media requests from accredited media (representatives of a recognized media organization) are given priority.

Urgent after-hours inquiries can be made by calling the Thunder Bay Answering Service at (807) 624-1280.

New confirmed case of COVID-19 reported by Thunder Bay District Health Unit

August 05, 2020

August 5, 2020 - Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) is reporting 1 (one) new case …

Thunder Bay District Health Unit Reporting Low Risk Exposure to COVID-19 on Flight

August 04, 2020

August 4, 2020 - Thunder Bay District Health Unit Reporting Low Risk Exposure to COVID-19 on…

New confirmed case of COVID-19 reported by Thunder Bay District Health Unit

August 01, 2020

August 2, 2020 - Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) is reporting 1 (one) new case …

New confirmed cases of COVID-19 reported by Thunder Bay District Health Unit

July 31, 2020

July 31, 2020 - Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) is reporting 2 (two) new cases …

New confirmed case of COVID-19 reported by Thunder Bay District Health Unit

July 28, 2020

July 28, 2020 - Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) is reporting 1 (one) new case of…

New confirmed case of COVID-19 reported by Thunder Bay District Health Unit

July 25, 2020

July 25, 2020 - Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) is reporting 1 (one) new case of…

New confirmed case of COVID-19 reported by Thunder Bay District Health Unit

July 18, 2020

July 18, 2020 - Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) is reporting 1 (one) new case of…

Masks or Face Coverings Required for Indoor Public Spaces

July 16, 2020

July 16, 2020 - The Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) will be requiring the use of masks or…

New confirmed case of COVID-19 reported by Thunder Bay District Health Unit

July 03, 2020

July 3, 2020 - Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) is reporting 1 (one) new case of…

New confirmed case of COVID-19 reported by Thunder Bay District Health Unit

July 02, 2020

July 2, 2020 - Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) is reporting 1 (one) new case of…

Outbreak Declared: Bethammi Nursing Home

June 29, 2020

June 29, 2020 - The outbreak of gastrointestinal illness at Bethammi Nursing Home – affecting the…

Outbreak Over: Hogarth Riverview Manor – Lily Residence

June 23, 2020

June 22, 2020 - The outbreak of gastrointestinal illness at Hogarth Riverview Manor –…

New confirmed case of COVID-19 reported by Thunder Bay District Health Unit

June 22, 2020

June 22, 2020 - Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) is reporting 1 (one) new case of…

New confirmed cases of COVID-19 reported by Thunder Bay District Health Unit

June 17, 2020

June 17, 2020 - Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) is reporting 2 (two) new cases …

Outbreak Declared: Hogarth Riverview Manor

June 15, 2020

June 15, 2020 - Officials at the Thunder Bay District Health Unit and St. Joseph’s Care Group have…

New confirmed cases of COVID-19 reported by Thunder Bay District Health Unit

June 12, 2020

June 12, 2020 - Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) is reporting 2 (two) new cases …

Positive COVID-19 Result From Surveillance Testing at Pioneer Ridge Long-Term Care Home

June 07, 2020

June 7, 2020 - The Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) is investigating a case of COVID-19…

New Confirmed Case of COVID-19 Reported by Thunder Bay District Health Unit

June 06, 2020

June 6, 2020 - Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) is reporting 1 (one) new case of…

New confirmed case of COVID-19 reported by Thunder Bay District Health Unit

June 02, 2020

June 2, 2020 - Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) is reporting 1 (one) new case of…

New confirmed case of COVID-19 reported by Thunder Bay District Health Unit

May 31, 2020

May 31, 2020 - Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) is reporting 1 (one) new case of…

Fort William First Nation Drive-Through COVID-19 Testing

May 26, 2020

May 26, 2020 - The Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU), in partnership with Fort William First…

New confirmed cases of COVID-19 reported by Thunder Bay District Health Unit

May 20, 2020

May 20, 2020 - Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) is reporting 2 (two) new cases of…

COVID-19 Outbreak Declared Over at Hogarth Riverview Manor

May 15, 2020

May 15, 2020 - The Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) and St. Joseph’s Care Group announce…

Low Risk Exposure at Walmart – Memorial Avenue, Thunder Bay

May 14, 2020

May 14, 2020 - The Thunder Bay District Health Unit (“TBDHU”) is in the process of investigating a…

New confirmed case of COVID-19 reported by Thunder Bay District Health Unit

May 14, 2020

May 14, 2020 - Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) is reporting 1 (one) new case of…

New confirmed case of COVID-19 reported by Thunder Bay District Health Unit

May 09, 2020

May 9, 2020 - Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) is reporting 1 (one) new case of…

New confirmed case of COVID-19 reported by Thunder Bay District Health Unit

May 07, 2020

May 7, 2020 - Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) is reporting 1 (one) new case of…

New confirmed case of COVID-19 reported by Thunder Bay District Health Unit

May 05, 2020

May 5, 2020 - Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) is reporting 1 (one) new case of…

Outbreak Over: Southbridge Pinewood

May 05, 2020

May 5, 2020 - The facility-wide outbreak of respiratory illness at Southbridge Pinewood, located at…

New confirmed case of COVID-19 reported by Thunder Bay District Health Unit

May 04, 2020

May 4, 2020 - Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) is reporting 1 (one) new case of…