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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.

Les directeurs et directrices de l’éducation et les médecins hygiénistes de tout le Nord de l’Ontario s’unissent pour assurer la protection des écoles contre la COVID

September 02, 2020

2 septembre, 2020 - Le 13 mars 2020, les écoles de l’ensemble de l’Ontario ont fermé leurs portes…

Directors of Education and Medical Officers of Health from across Northern Ontario stand united to deliver on COVID-safe schools

September 02, 2020

September 2, 2020 - On March 13, 2020, schools across Ontario closed their doors without us knowing…

Blue-Green Algae Identified at Icarus Lake

September 01, 2020

September 1, 2020 - The Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks has confirmed the…

Blue-Green Algae Identified at Madelaine Lake

September 01, 2020

September 1, 2020 - The Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks has confirmed the…

Blue-Green Algae Identified at Warnica Lake

August 26, 2020

August 26, 2020 - The Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks has confirmed the…

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

August 24, 2020

August 24, 2020 - Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) is reporting 2 (two) new case …

New confirmed cases of COVID-19 reported by Thunder Bay District Health Unit - Aug 20, 2020

August 20, 2020

August 20, 2020 - Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) is reporting 2 (two) new case …

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

August 11, 2020

August 11, 2020 - Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) is reporting 1 (one) new case …

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…