September 6, 2022 - The Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) and St. Joseph’s Care Group confirm that a COVID-19 outbreak has been declared at Hogarth Riverview Manor, 1st Floor, Spruce Grove Resident Home area, in Thunder Bay.
TBDHU has initiated a thorough assessment of the situation. Further measures will be taken as needed to manage this situation.
September 2, 2022 - The Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) and St. Joseph’s Care Group announce that the outbreak at Bethammi Nursing Home, 3rd Floor, in Thunder Bay is now over.
Prior to the outbreak, significant measures were already in place to reduce the likelihood of transmission of the virus within the facility. Expanded precautions were implemented for the duration of the outbreak.
For additional information about COVID-19 and the TBDHU area, please see the TBDHU Website.
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August 30, 2022 - The Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks has confirmed the presence of blue-green algae in a water sample collected at East Loon Lake on August 22 and 23, 2022. It is important to remember that water should be avoided whenever a blue-green algae bloom is present, and for about 2 weeks after it has dissipated.
August 29, 2022 - The Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) and St. Joseph’s Care Group confirm that a COVID-19 outbreak has been declared at St. Joseph’s Hospital, in Thunder Bay. The outbreak includes both 4 North (Palliative and Hospice Care Unit) and 4 South (Transitional Care Unit).
TBDHU has initiated a thorough assessment of the situation. Further measures will be taken as needed to manage this situation.
Prior to the outbreak, significant measures were already in place to reduce likelihood of transmission of the virus within the hospital.
August 29, 2022 - The Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) and St. Joseph’s Care Group announce that the outbreak at St. Joseph’s Hospital, 2 East, Mental Health Rehabilitation, in Thunder Bay is now over.
Prior to the outbreak, significant measures were already in place to reduce the likelihood of transmission of the virus within the facility. Expanded precautions were implemented for the duration of the outbreak.
For additional information about COVID-19 and the TBDHU area, please see the TBDHU Website.
August 24, 2022 - The Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) and St. Joseph’s Care Group confirm that a COVID-19 outbreak has been declared at Bethammi Nursing Home, 2nd Floor, in Thunder Bay.
TBDHU has initiated a thorough assessment of the situation. Further measures will be taken as needed to manage this situation.
Prior to the outbreak, significant measures were already in place to reduce likelihood of transmission of the virus within the facility. For additional information about COVID-19 and the TBDHU area, please see the TBDHU Website.
August 23, 2022 - The Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) and the City of Thunder Bay announce that the outbreak at Pioneer Ridge, Plaza 3, in Thunder Bay is now over.
Prior to the outbreak, significant measures were already in place to reduce the likelihood of transmission of the virus within the facility. Expanded precautions were implemented for the duration of the outbreak.
For additional information about COVID-19 and the TBDHU area, please see the TBDHU Website.
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August 22, 2022 - The Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) and Walford Thunder Bay confirm that the outbreak at the facility in Thunder Bay is now over.
Prior to the outbreak, significant measures were already in place to reduce the likelihood of transmission of the virus within the facility. Expanded precautions were implemented for the duration of the outbreak.
For additional information about COVID-19 and the TBDHU area, please see the TBDHU Website.
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August 19, 2022 - The Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) and Southbridge Pinewood, Hummingbird Unit, confirm that the gastro outbreak located at 2625 Walsh St E has been declared over. All restrictions have been lifted.
TBDHU continues to remind people to refrain from visiting high-risk settings, including hospitals and long-term care facilities, when feeling unwell to avoid spreading infections to the most vulnerable. The Health Unit reminds the public to prevent getting and spreading infections by:
August 19, 2022 - The Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) and St. Joseph’s Care Group announce that the outbreak at Hogarth Riverview Manor, 2 South, Bluebell Resident Home Area, in Thunder Bay is now over.
Prior to the outbreak, significant measures were already in place to reduce the likelihood of transmission of the virus within the facility. Expanded precautions were implemented for the duration of the outbreak.
For additional information about COVID-19 and the TBDHU area, please see the TBDHU Website.