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May 2, 2020 - The Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) and St. Joseph’s Care Group confirm that an outbreak has been declared at Hogarth Riverview Manor (HRM), fourth floor, in Thunder Bay.
In recent testing, one staff member was found to be positive for COVID-19. At this time, no residents or…
June 22, 2020 - The outbreak of gastrointestinal illness at Hogarth Riverview Manor – affecting 3 North Lily Residence, located at 300 Lillie Street North has been declared over. All outbreak restrictions have been lifted.
The Health Unit is urging people to stay at home and refrain from…
November 18, 2020 - The Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) and Southbridge Care Homes confirm that an outbreak has been declared at Southbridge Roseview long-term care home, Heritage Unit only, in Thunder Bay.
In recent testing, one staff member was found to be positive for COVID-19. At this…
December 7, 2020 - The outbreak of respiratory illness (non-COVID-19) on the Sandpiper Unit of Southbridge Pinewood, located at 2625 Walsh Street East, has been declared over. All restrictions have been lifted.
The Health Unit is urging people to stay at home and refrain from visiting hospitals…
December 12, 2020 - The Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) and The Walford Thunder Bay announce that the outbreak at the retirement home is now over.
On December 1, 2020, one staff member at The Walford Thunder Bay tested positive for COVID-19 and an outbreak was declared. Consistent with…
December 11, 2020 - Path 525 has reported an increase in overdoses requiring breathing support in the last couple of days.
“Yellow Down” and “Kool-Aid Blue Down” may be contaminated with benzos and appear to be very toxic right now.
Police have also reported an apparent surge in drug related…
January 1, 2021 - The Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) and St. Joseph’s Care Group confirm that an outbreak has been declared at Hogarth Riverview Manor (HRM), Birch/Spruce Grove Resident Home Area, in Thunder Bay.
One staff member was recently confirmed to have COVID-19. Consistent with…
February 1, 2021 - Emergency services have reported an increase in overdoses over the weekend.
“Purple Down” appears to be very toxic right now.
Ensure you take precautions to reduce your risk of overdose.
Reduce your risk
If you use down, start with a smaller amount (start low,…
February 15, 2021 - The Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) and Wequedong Lodge of Thunder Bay confirm that an outbreak has been declared at the facility in Thunder Bay.
The outbreak declaration was made after TBDHU identified two individuals with COVID-19 associated with Wequedong Lodge and…
February 20, 2021 - The Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) and The City of Thunder Bay confirm that an outbreak has been declared at Pioneer Ridge Long-Term Care Home, Area 4 only, in Thunder Bay.
One staff member has been recently confirmed to have COVID-19. Consistent with…
February 22, 2021 - The Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) and Lakehead Public Schools confirm that an outbreak of COVID-19 has been declared at St. James Public School in Thunder Bay.
Consistent with provincial guidelines, an outbreak is declared in a school when there are two…