News

Members of newsrooms and media groups across the district:

If you would like to contact us about a media release, public health story or issue, or you would like to request an interview, please contact the Media Line via email: news@tbdhu.com. The email will be received by the communications team from 8:30 to 4:30 pm Monday to Friday, to ensure your request is seen in a timely manner. TBDHU is committed to providing media with access to information about our services, programs and initiatives in a timely manner. Media requests from accredited media (representatives of a recognized media organization) are given priority.

Urgent after-hours inquiries can be made by calling the Thunder Bay Answering Service at (807) 624-1280.

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New confirmed case of COVID-19 reported by Thunder Bay District Health Unit
July 18, 2020 - Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) is reporting 1 (one) new case of…
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Masks or Face Coverings required for Indoor Public Spaces
Masks or Face Coverings Required for Indoor Public Spaces
July 16, 2020 - The Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) will be requiring the use of masks or…
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New confirmed case of COVID-19 reported by Thunder Bay District Health Unit
July 3, 2020 - Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) is reporting 1 (one) new case of…
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New confirmed case of COVID-19 reported by Thunder Bay District Health Unit
July 2, 2020 - Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) is reporting 1 (one) new case of…
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Outbreak Declared
Outbreak Declared: Bethammi Nursing Home
June 29, 2020 - The outbreak of gastrointestinal illness at Bethammi Nursing Home – affecting the…
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Outbreak Over
Outbreak Over: Hogarth Riverview Manor – Lily Residence
June 22, 2020 - The outbreak of gastrointestinal illness at Hogarth Riverview Manor –…
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New confirmed case of COVID-19 reported by Thunder Bay District Health Unit
June 22, 2020 - Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) is reporting 1 (one) new case of…
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New confirmed cases of COVID-19 reported by Thunder Bay District Health Unit
June 17, 2020 - Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) is reporting 2 (two) new cases …
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Outbreak Declared: Hogarth Riverview Manor
June 15, 2020 - Officials at the Thunder Bay District Health Unit and St. Joseph’s Care Group have…
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New confirmed cases of COVID-19 reported by Thunder Bay District Health Unit
June 12, 2020 - Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) is reporting 2 (two) new cases …
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Positive COVID-19 result from Surveillance testing at Pioneer Ridge Long-Term Care Home
Positive COVID-19 Result From Surveillance Testing at Pioneer Ridge Long-Term Care Home
June 7, 2020 - The Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) is investigating a case of COVID-19…
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New Confirmed Case of COVID-19 Reported by Thunder Bay District Health Unit
June 6, 2020 - Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) is reporting 1 (one) new case of…
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New confirmed case of COVID-19 reported by Thunder Bay District Health Unit
June 2, 2020 - Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) is reporting 1 (one) new case of…
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New confirmed case of COVID-19 reported by Thunder Bay District Health Unit
May 31, 2020 - Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) is reporting 1 (one) new case of…
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FWFN Drive-Through COVID-19 Testing
Fort William First Nation Drive-Through COVID-19 Testing
May 26, 2020 - The Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU), in partnership with Fort William First…
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New confirmed cases of COVID-19 reported by Thunder Bay District Health Unit
May 20, 2020 - Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) is reporting 2 (two) new cases of…
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COVID-19 Outbreak Declared Over at Hogarth Riverview Manor
COVID-19 Outbreak Declared Over at Hogarth Riverview Manor
May 15, 2020 - The Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) and St. Joseph’s Care Group announce…
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Low Risk Exposure at Walmart – Memorial Avenue, Thunder Bay
Low Risk Exposure at Walmart – Memorial Avenue, Thunder Bay
May 14, 2020 - The Thunder Bay District Health Unit (“TBDHU”) is in the process of investigating a…
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New confirmed case of COVID-19 reported by Thunder Bay District Health Unit
May 14, 2020 - Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) is reporting 1 (one) new case of…
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New confirmed case of COVID-19 reported by Thunder Bay District Health Unit
May 9, 2020 - Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) is reporting 1 (one) new case of…
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New confirmed case of COVID-19 reported by Thunder Bay District Health Unit
May 7, 2020 - Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) is reporting 1 (one) new case of…
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New confirmed case of COVID-19 reported by Thunder Bay District Health Unit
May 5, 2020 - Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) is reporting 1 (one) new case of…
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Outbreak Over
Outbreak Over: Southbridge Pinewood
May 5, 2020 - The facility-wide outbreak of respiratory illness at Southbridge Pinewood, located at…
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New confirmed case of COVID-19 reported by Thunder Bay District Health Unit
May 4, 2020 - Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) is reporting 1 (one) new case of…
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COVID-19 Outbreak Declared at Hogarth Riverview Manor
COVID-19 Outbreak Declared at Hogarth Riverview Manor
May 2, 2020 - The Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) and St. Joseph’s Care Group confirm that…
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New confirmed cases of COVID-19 reported by Thunder Bay District Health Unit
May 2, 2020 - Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) is reporting 3 (three) new cases of COVID-19…
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Walmart on Memorial
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…
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New confirmed case of COVID-19 reported by Thunder Bay District Health Unit
April 30, 2020 - Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) is reporting 1 (one) new case of…
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New confirmed cases of COVID-19 reported by Thunder Bay District Health Unit
April 28, 2020 - Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) is reporting 2 new cases of COVID-19 in…
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New confirmed cases of COVID-19 reported by Thunder Bay District Health Unit
April 27, 2020 - Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) is reporting 4 new cases of COVID-19 in…
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