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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…
November 26, 2020 - This is an unusual flu season and demand has been much higher than in most years which has resulted in a nationwide shortage of the flu vaccine.
TBDHU is encouraging anyone 5 years of age and older to receive a flu vaccine at a pharmacy as local pharmacies in Thunder Bay and…
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…
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…
This resource has been prepared by TBDHU’s Infectious Disease program to assist principals, teachers and child care providers with managing common childhood illnesses or diseases. The goal of the resource is to work collaboratively to keep our children healthy. Parents and caregivers may also find…
February 11, 2021 - The Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) in partnership with the Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre (TBRHSC) and Long-Term Care Homes reached a major milestone this week with 95% of long-term care home residents in the Thunder Bay District having now received the…
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…