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Take time to consider what you will do if you or a family/household member becomes sick and needs care.
If you are responsible for dependents, including young children or elderly relatives, consider putting in place alternative care plans should you…
PLEASE NOTE: This page provides up to date information about active outbreaks within the Thunder Bay and District.
An outbreak is declared in a facility when there is a higher than normal rate of respiratory or gastrointestinal symptoms among the residents. The public are notified through this…
It is important to use the layers of protection approach to reduce the risk of illness. These layers will help to protect everyone, especially those who are at higher risk of developing severe outcomes from these viruses.
Each layer of protection helps prevent the spread of germs and when combined…
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April 10, 2025
Spring Update: Covid-19 and RSV Vaccine
April 7, 2025
Early Frequent Issues - HPV Primary Screening
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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…
May 14, 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…
December 30, 2021 - The gastrointestinal outbreak at Chartwell-Isabella, located at 1350 Isabella St. E., has been declared over. All restrictions have been lifted.
The Health Unit is urging people to stay at home and refrain from visiting hospitals and long-term care facilities when feeling…
January 4, 2022 - Officials at the Health Unit and Southbridge Pinewood located at 2625 Walsh St. E., have declared a Covid-19 Outbreak on the Sandpiper Unit at Southbridge Pinewood.
Admissions, transfers, discharges and social activities have been cancelled on the Sandpiper Unit until…
January 4, 2022 - Officials at the Health Unit and Southbridge Lakehead Manor located at 135 Vickers St. S., have declared a Covid-19 Outbreak facility wide at Southbridge Lakehead Manor.
Admissions, transfers, discharges and social activities have been cancelled facility wide, until further…
November 4, 2022
Dear Parents and Caregivers of School-aged Children:
In recent weeks, we have seen a significant increase in respiratory viruses and illness in our communities. This level of illness has increased even over pre-pandemic levels. We are experiencing an early start to the influenza…
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…
April 13, 2023 - The Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) and Chartwell Thunder Bay, located at 1350 Isabella St E, confirm that a respiratory outbreak (COVID-19) has been declared at Chartwell Isabella, as of April 12 2023.
There are restrictions on admissions, transfers, discharges, social…
April 14, 2023 - The Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) and St. Joseph’s Care Group Hogarth Riverview Manor, confirm that the respiratory (COVID-19) outbreak previously declared on April 1 2023 on 4 North – Iris Resident Home Area has been expanded to include 4 South –Lilac Resident Home…
April 25, 2023 - The Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) and Chartwell Thunder Bay, confirm that the respiratory outbreak (COVID-19), located at 1350 Isabella St., has been declared over.
The gastrointestinal outbreak that was previously declared on April 17, 2023 is ongoing. Outbreak…
April 28, 2023 - The Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) and St. Joseph’s Care Group Hogarth Riverview Manor, confirm that the respiratory (COVID-19) outbreak, located at 300 Lillie St. N, has been declared over, as of April 27, 2023. All outbreak restrictions have been lifted.
TBDHU…