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.
April 3, 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 respiratory outbreak (COVID-19) has been declared on Iris Resident Home Area - 4 North, as of March 31, 2023.
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.
March 30, 2023 - The Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) and Southbridge Pinewood confirm that the respiratory outbreak on Kingfisher and Sandpiper Units, located at 2625 Walsh St. E, 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.
March 30, 2023 - The Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) and Southbridge Lakehead, located at 135 Vickers St. S, confirm that a respiratory outbreak has been declared facility wide, as of March 29, 2023.
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.
March 28, 2023 - The Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) and St. Joseph’s Care Group – Hogarth Riverview Manor, confirm that the respiratory outbreak on Orchid Resident Home Area – 5 South, 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.
March 27, 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 respiratory outbreak has been declared on Lavender Resident Home Area – 2 North.
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.
March 27, 2023 - The Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) and The City of Thunder Bay – Jasper Place confirm that the respiratory outbreak at Jasper Place, located at 1200 Jasper Drive, 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.
March 22, 2023 - The Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) and Southbridge Pinewood, located at 2625 Walsh St. E, confirm that a respiratory outbreak has been declared on Kingfisher and Sandpiper Units.
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.