January 23, 2023 - The Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) and St. Joseph’s Care Group confirm that a COVID-19 outbreak has been declared at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Thunder Bay. The outbreak is restricted to Geriatric Assessment and Rehabilitative Care (5 North).

TBDHU has initiated a thorough assessment of the situation. Further measures will be taken as needed to manage this situation.

January 18, 2023 - The Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) and St. Joseph’s Care Group announce that the outbreak at St. Joseph’s Hospital, in the Geriatric Assessment & Rehabilitative Care Program (5 South), in Thunder Bay is now over.

Prior to the outbreak, significant measures were already in place to reduce the likelihood of transmission of the virus within the facility. Expanded precautions were implemented for the duration of the outbreak.

For additional information about COVID-19 and the TBDHU area, please see the TBDHU Website.

January 18, 2023 - The Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) and St. Joseph’s Care Group confirm that the COVID-19 outbreak previously declared in Transitional Care (4 South) has now been declared over, as of January 18, 2023. All restrictions have been lifted.

The COVID-19 outbreak affecting Hospice/Palliative Care (4 North) remains in effect. All restrictions remain in place.

TBDHU has initiated a thorough assessment of the situation. Further measures will be taken as needed to manage this situation.

January 16, 2023 - Officials at the Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) and Southbridge Lakehead Manor, located at 135 Vickers St S, have declared the respiratory outbreak previously declared at Southbridge Lakehead Manor – 4th floor has been expanded to include Southbridge Lakehead Manor – 6th floor, in Thunder Bay, as of January 16, 2023.

All admissions, transfers, discharges and social activities have been cancelled on the affected units until further notice. Visitors are restricted to family members and caregivers only, so please call the facility for more information.

January 16, 2023 - The Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) and The City of Thunder Bay announce that the outbreak at Jasper Place, in Thunder Bay is now over.

Prior to the outbreak, significant measures were already in place to reduce the likelihood of transmission of the virus within the facility. Expanded precautions were implemented for the duration of the outbreak.

For additional information about COVID-19 and the TBDHU area, please see the TBDHU Website.

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January 16, 2023 - The Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) and St. Joseph’s Care Group, confirm that the respiratory outbreak at Hogarth Riverview Manor – Rose Resident Home Area (6 North), located at 300 Lillie St. N, has been declared over. All restrictions have been lifted.

TBDHU continues to remind people to refrain from visiting high-risk settings, including hospitals and long-term care facilities, when feeling unwell to avoid spreading infections to the most vulnerable. The Health Unit reminds the public to prevent getting and spreading infections by:

January 13, 2023 - The Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) and the City of Thunder Bay confirm that the COVID-19 outbreak previously declared at Pioneer Ridge – Plaza 2, has now been expanded to include Pioneer Ridge – Plaza 1.

TBDHU has initiated a thorough assessment of the situation. Further measures will be taken as needed to manage this situation.

For additional information about COVID-19 and the TBDHU area, please see the TBDHU Website.

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January 12, 2023 - The Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) and St. Joseph’s Care Group confirm that the COVID-19 outbreak previously declared in Transitional Care (4 South) has now been expanded to include the Hospice/Palliative Care (4 North) floor.

TBDHU has initiated a thorough assessment of the situation. Further measures will be taken as needed to manage this situation.

For additional information about COVID-19 and the TBDHU area, please see the TBDHU Website.

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January 12, 2023 - The Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) and Hogarth Riverview Manor, confirm that the respiratory outbreak at Hogarth Riverview Manor – Lavender Resident Home Area (2 North), located at 300 Lillie St. N, has been declared over All restrictions have been lifted.

TBDHU continues to remind people to refrain from visiting high-risk settings, including hospitals and long-term care facilities, when feeling unwell to avoid spreading infections to the most vulnerable.

The Health Unit reminds the public to prevent getting and spreading infections by:

January 11, 2023 - The Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) and Chartwell Thunder Bay, located at 770 Arundel St., confirm that a gastrointestinal illness outbreak has been declared at Chartwell Thunder Bay (Arundel St.), in Thunder Bay.

All admissions, transfers, discharges and social activities have been cancelled on the affected unit until further notice. Visitors are restricted to family members and caregivers only. Please call the facility for additional information.