Drive-Through COVID-19 Testing Spots Available This Weekend

April 23, 2020 - The Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU), in partnership with the Superior North EMS Community Paramedicine Program, will be conducting COVID-19 testing this weekend at the TBDHU office at 999 Balmoral Street, in Thunder Bay.

This testing will take place on Saturday, April 25 and Sunday, April 26, 2020. Appointment times are available, individuals with ANY of the symptoms listed below are encouraged to contact the TBDHU at (807) 625-5900 or 1-888-294-6630 and they will be considered for testing this weekend.

When in Doubt, Don't Go Out!

In the insect world, a cocoon is a covering that protects the vulnerable creature inside. It seems we’re living in our own little cocoons right now as we hunker down at home trying to evade COVID-19. It’s been about a month already since the closures began. I say “already” but I know that for some of us the days are long and March feels like forever ago. When will this ever end?

Expanded Criteria for testing at COVID-19 Assessment Clinic at TBRHSC

April 15, 2020 - The criteria for COVID-19 testing at the Assessment Centre of Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre was expanded late last week. The Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) continues to refer people to the assessment centre based on that criteria, Individuals with symptoms suggestive of COVID-19 should contact the Thunder Bay District Health Unit at (807) 625-5900 or toll-free: 1-888-294-6630 to be assessed for potential testing.

Outbreak Declared: Southbridge Pinewood

April 14, 2020 - Officials at the Health Unit and Southbridge Pinewood, located at 2625 E. Walsh Street, have declared a facility-wide respiratory outbreak of Human Metapneumovirus and Seasonal Coronavirus (NON-COVID-19) on Saturday April 11th, 2020 in the afternoon.

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