August 17, 2023 -  The Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks has confirmed the presence of blue-green  algae in a water sample collected on August 13, 2023, at Surprise Lake (along the shoreline of the  cottage on Surprise Lake Road West, which is on the southwest side of the southern portion of the  lake). It is important to remember that water should be avoided whenever a blue-green algae bloom  is present, and for about 2 weeks after it has dissipated.  

August 11, 2023 - The Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) and The City of Thunder Bay confirm that the respiratory outbreak previously declared on August 8, 2023 at Pioneer Ridge Home Area 2 has been expanded to include Home Area 1, as of August 10, 2023.

There are restrictions on admissions, transfers, discharges, social activities and visitation in the affected area of the facility until further notice. Please call the facility for more information.

August 8, 2023 - The Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) and The City of Thunder Bay, located at 750 Tungsten St, confirm that a respiratory outbreak has been declared at Pioneer Ridge – Home Area 2.

There are restrictions on admissions, transfers, discharges, social activities and visitation in the affected area of the facility until further notice. Please call the facility for more information.

July 31, 2023 - The Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) and St. Joseph’s Care Group, confirm that the respiratory outbreak (COVID-19) at Hogarth Riverview Manor – 5 North – Marigold Resident Home Area, located at 300 Lillie St N, has been declared over. All outbreak restrictions have been lifted.

TBDHU recommends the public refrain from visiting hospitals, long-term care facilities and other high risk settings when feeling unwell to avoid spreading infections to those most vulnerable and at higher risk of severe outcomes.

July 28, 2023 - The Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks has confirmed the presence of blue-green algae in a water sample collected near Scott Drive (Shuniah) on July 25, 2023. It is important to remember that water should be avoided whenever a blue-green algae bloom is present, and for about 2 weeks after it has dissipated.

July 26, 2023 - Respiratory Outbreak Over: St. Joseph’s Hospital – 5 South – Geriatric Assessment & Rehabilitative Care.

The Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) and St. Joseph’s Care Group, confirm that the respiratory outbreak (COVID-19), at St. Joseph’s Hospital – 5 South – Geriatric Assessment & Rehabilitative Care, located at 35 Algoma St. N, has been declared over. All outbreak restrictions have been lifted.

July 25, 2023 - The Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) and St. Joseph’s Care Group, confirm that the respiratory outbreak (COVID-19), at St. Joseph’s Hospital – 4 North – Hospice / Palliative Care, located at 35 Algoma St. N, has been declared over. All outbreak restrictions have been lifted.

TBDHU recommends the public refrain from visiting hospitals, long-term care facilities and other high risk settings when feeling unwell to avoid spreading infections to those most vulnerable and at higher risk of severe outcomes.

July 24, 2023 - The Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) and St. Joseph’s Care Group confirm that the respiratory outbreak (COVID-19) previously declared on July 13 2023 at St. Joseph’s Hospital – 5 North – Geriatric Assessment and Rehabilitative Care has been declared over. The respiratory outbreak (COVID-19), previously declared on July 21, 2023, on 5 South – Geriatric Assessment and Rehabilitative Care remains in effect.

July 24, 2023 - The Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) and St. Joseph’s Care Group confirm that the respiratory outbreak (COVID-19) previously declared on July 14 2023, at St. Joseph’s Hospital – 4 South – Transitional Care has been declared over. The respiratory outbreak (COVID-19), previously declared on July 17, 2023, on 4 North – Hospice / Palliative Care remains in effect.

July 24, 2023 - The Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) and The City of Thunder Bay, confirm that the respiratory outbreak at Pioneer Ride – Home Area 4, located at 750 Tungsten St, has been declared over, as of July 23, 2023. All outbreak restrictions have been lifted.

TBDHU recommends the public refrain from visiting hospitals, long-term care facilities and other high risk settings when feeling unwell to avoid spreading infections to those most vulnerable and at higher risk of severe outcomes.