December 14, 2021 - The Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) and Lakehead Public Schools confirm that an outbreak of COVID-19 has been declared at Ecole Elsie MacGill Public School in Thunder Bay.

At this time, two individuals associated with the school have tested positive for COVID-19. The public health investigation has shown that at least one of these individuals likely acquired the virus in the school setting. Other individuals who may have been exposed (high-risk contacts) will be contacted by public health. Impacted classes and cohorts have been dismissed.

December 14, 2021 - The Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) confirms that the outbreak of COVID-19 at Mahmowenchike Family Development Centre (St. Ann School location) in Thunder Bay is now over.

There is no evidence that any additional spread of the virus has occurred in the child care centre at this time. Note that all individuals that were identified by public health as a positive case of COVID-19 or close contact will be required to stay home and not return to the child care centre until cleared by public health.

December 14, 2021 - Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) is reporting 7 (seven) new COVID-19 case in residents in the TBDHU Region. Current active cases is 64.

December 13, 2021 - The Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) and the Thunder Bay Catholic District School Board confirm that the outbreak of COVID-19 at St. Ignatius High School in Thunder Bay is now over.

There is no evidence that any additional spread of the virus has occurred in the school or in any related settings at this time. Note that all individuals that were identified by public health as a positive case of COVID-19 or close contact will be required to stay home and not return to the school setting until cleared by public health.

December 13, 2021 - The Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) and the Thunder Bay Catholic District School Board confirm that the outbreak of COVID-19 at St. Ann School in Thunder Bay is now over.

There is no evidence that any additional spread of the virus has occurred in the school or in any related settings at this time. Note that all individuals that were identified by public health as a positive case of COVID-19 or close contact will be required to stay home and not return to the school setting until cleared by public health.

December 13, 2021 - Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) is reporting 22 (twenty-two) new COVID-19 case in residents in the TBDHU Region. Current active cases is 71.

In addition, through data quality checks, 1 case that has already been followed-up on and resolved were added to the cumulative case count today. 

December 10, 2021 - Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) is reporting 12 (twelve) new COVID-19 case in residents in the TBDHU Region. Current active cases is 114.

In addition, through data quality checks, 2 cases that have already been followed-up on and resolved were added to the cumulative case count today. 

December 9, 2021 - The Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) confirms that the outbreak of COVID-19 at Step by Step Child Care Centre (Arthur St.) in Thunder Bay is now over.

No additional cases of COVID-19 have been identified and there is no evidence of additional spread within the child care setting.

For additional information about COVID-19 and the TBDHU area, please see the TBDHU Website.

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December 9, 2021 - Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) is reporting 12 (twelve) new COVID-19 case in residents in the TBDHU Region. Current active cases is 122.

December 8, 2021

Dear Parents and Caregivers of School-Aged Children in the TBDHU Region:

I recognize that these are challenging times for everyone, and that the COVID-19 pandemic has caused much upheaval in our children’s lives. School disruptions and canceled activities have had an impact on the overall well-being of kids and their families. I know that we are all eager for everything to settle down and be closer to normal.