Low Risk Exposure at Walmart – Memorial Avenue, Thunder Bay

May 1, 2020 - The Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) is in the process of investigating a case of COVID-19 diagnosed this week. The individual is employed at the Memorial Avenue Walmart in Thunder Bay.

TBDHU has investigated the potential for virus transmission and have determined that customers who were in the store between 7:00 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. on April 23, 2020 and between 7:00 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. on April 26, may be at risk.

Thunder Bay District Health Unit Reports First Death due to COVID-19

April 24, 2020 - Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) is reporting the first death in the TBDHU region related to COVID-19.

A male in his 50s, with underlying health conditions passed away last night at the Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre due to complications from COVID-19. Out of respect for the family of this individual, no further details will be shared at this time.

“This is a sad day. We extend our sincere condolences to the family and friends of the individual who passed away,” says Dr. Janet DeMille, Medical Officer of Health.

Stigma Sucks and There’s Enough To Worry About Right Now

By Anonymous (not verified) on
April 24, 2020

Like many of you, I spend a lot of time thinking about COVID-19. I go to work and read the latest updates and try to find ways to get through my day in one piece. I also think a lot about what it’s like for someone who doesn’t work at the Health Unit who has to navigate through the abundance of information on their own. Who has the virus? Where is it? What does that mean for me? Can I go outside? Can my neighbour? These are some of the questions I imagine are running through your head.

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