April 2, 2021 - The Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) and St. Joseph’s Care Group announce that the outbreak at Hogarth Riverview Manor (HRM), 5 th Floor (Marigold – 5 North and Orchid - 5 South Resident Home Area) in Thunder Bay is now over.

Prior to the outbreak, significant measures were already in place at HRM to reduce likelihood of transmission of the virus within the facility including participation in the COVID- 19 vaccination program for staff, residents and essential caregiver visitors. Expanded precautions were implemented for the duration of the outbreak.

April 2, 2021 - The Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) and The Walford Thunder Bay announce that the outbreak at the retirement home in Thunder Bay is now over.

Prior to the outbreak, significant measures were already in place at The Walford Thunder Bay to reduce likelihood of transmission of the virus within the facility. In addition, some vaccination had been administered to residents and staff prior to the outbreak being declared. Expanded precautions were implemented for the duration of the outbreak.

April 1, 2021 - The Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) continues rolling-out the COVID-19 vaccination program in the TBDHU area. Together with our partners, we are happy to report that as of March 31, 2021:

April 1, 2021 - The Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) will be in a shutdown, starting Saturday April 3, 2021, at 12:01 a.m., for at least 4 weeks as part of the Government of Ontario Provincewide Emergency Break Shutdown that was announced today.

This Provincewide Shutdown means the TBDHU catchment area will experience time-limited public health and workplace safety measures to control the spread of COVID-19.

April 1, 2021 - Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) is reporting 23 (twenty-three) new COVID-19 cases in residents in the TBDHU Region. Current active cases is 210.

March 31, 2021 - Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) is reporting 34 (thirty-four) new COVID-19 cases in residents in the TBDHU Region. Current active cases is 216.

March 30, 2021 - Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) is reporting 25 (twenty-five) new COVID-19 cases in residents in the TBDHU Region. Current active cases is 199.

29 Mars 2021 - Alors que la fête de Pâque et la semaine de relâche approchent, les médecins-hygiénistes du Nord demandent à tous les résidents de la région de prévenir une autre augmentation du nombre de cas de COVID-19.

March 29, 2021 - As we approach the Easter holiday and spring break, the northern Medical Officers of Health are asking all community members in northern Ontario to work together to prevent another surge in COVID-19.

In many parts of northern Ontario, COVID-19 infection rates have been at some of the highest levels since the pandemic began. COVID-19 activity is rising again across the province, and the rapid spread of variants of concern (VOCs) is causing aggressive outbreaks, and in some cases, more severe illness, even in younger people.

March 29, 2021 - Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) is reporting 12 (twelve) new COVID-19 cases in residents in the TBDHU Region. Current active cases is 207.