April 17, 2023 - The Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) and Chartwell Thunder Bay, located at 1350 Isabella St. E, confirm that a gastrointestinal illness outbreak has been declared at Chartwell Isabella, in Thunder Bay.

All admissions, transfers, discharges and social activities have been cancelled on the affected unit until further notice. Visitors are restricted to family members and caregivers only. Please call the facility for additional information.

April 14, 2023 - The Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) and St. Joseph’s Care Group Hogarth Riverview Manor, confirm that the respiratory (COVID-19) outbreak previously declared on April 1 2023 on 4 North – Iris Resident Home Area has been expanded to include 4 South –Lilac Resident Home Area.

There are restrictions on admissions, transfers, discharges, social activities and visitation in the affected area of the facility until further notice. Please call the facility for more information.

April 13, 2023 - The Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) and Chartwell Thunder Bay, located at 1350 Isabella St E, confirm that a respiratory outbreak (COVID-19) has been declared at Chartwell Isabella, as of April 12 2023.

April 11, 2023 - The outbreak of gastrointestinal illness at Hogarth Riverview Manor – 3 South – Daisy Resident Home Area, located at 300 Lillie St. N, is now expanded to include 3 North – Lily Resident Home Area. All restrictions are now in effect.

Admissions, transfers, discharges and social activities have been cancelled on the affected areas until further notice. Visitors are restricted to family members and caregivers only, so please call the facility for more information.

April 11, 2023 - The Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) and St. Joseph’s Care Group Hogarth Riverview Manor, located at 300 Lillie St. N, confirm that a gastrointestinal illness outbreak has been declared on, 3 South – Daisy Resident Home Area, in Thunder Bay, as of April 10, 2023.

All admissions, transfers, discharges and social activities have been cancelled on the affected unit until further notice. Visitors are restricted to family members and caregivers only. Please call the facility for additional information.

April 11, 2023 - The Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) and Southbridge Lakehead, confirm that the respiratory outbreak, located at 135 Vickers St. S, has been declared over. All outbreak restrictions have been lifted.

TBDHU recommends the public refrain from visiting hospitals, long-term care facilities and other high risk settings when feeling unwell to avoid spreading infections to those most vulnerable and at higher risk of severe outcomes.

The Health Unit reminds the public that they can prevent getting and spreading infections by:

April 11, 2023 - The Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) and St. Joseph’s Care Group Hogarth Riverview Manor, confirm that the respiratory outbreak on 2 North Lavender Resident Home Area, located at 300 Lillie St. N, has been declared over, as of April 10, 2023. All outbreak restrictions have been lifted.

TBDHU recommends the public refrain from visiting hospitals, long-term care facilities and other high risk settings when feeling unwell to avoid spreading infections to those most vulnerable and at higher risk of severe outcomes.

April 6, 2023 - Today, the Province of Ontario announced the launch of a “spring” COVID-19 booster campaign to ensure that those at highest risk continue to be protected from COVID-19. This begins today in TBDHU too.

The following groups are recommended to receive a COVID-19 booster this spring:

April 3, 2023 - The Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) and St. Joseph’s Care Group Hogarth Riverview Manor confirm that the respiratory outbreak on Birch Gove Resident Home Area (1st Floor), located at 300 Lillie St. N, has been declared over. All outbreak restrictions have been lifted.

TBDHU recommends the public refrain from visiting hospitals, long-term care facilities and other high risk settings when feeling unwell to avoid spreading infections to those most vulnerable and at higher risk of severe outcomes.

April 3, 2023 - The Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) and The City of Thunder Bay Pioneer Ridge confirm that the respiratory outbreak on Plaza 1, located at 750 Tungsten St, has been declared over, as of April 1, 2023. All outbreak restrictions have been lifted.

TBDHU recommends the public refrain from visiting hospitals, long-term care facilities and other high risk settings when feeling unwell to avoid spreading infections to those most vulnerable and at higher risk of severe outcomes.