June 21, 2023 - The Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks has confirmed the presence of blue-green algae in a water sample collected June 19 from Surprise Lake. The MECP is conducting toxin analysis on the water sample. However, 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, regardless of the toxin analysis results because blue-green algae can turn toxin production on and off in response to environmental conditions.

June 12, 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, on 3 South - Rehabilitative Care Services, 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.

June 6, 2023 - The Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) and St. Joseph’s Care Group confirm that a respiratory outbreak (COVID-19) has been declared at St. Joseph’s Hospital, in Thunder Bay. The outbreak is restricted to 3 South, Rehabilitative Care Services.

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.

May 24, 2023 - The Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) and St. Joseph’s Care Group Hogarth Riverview Manor, confirm that the respiratory outbreak (COVID-19), on 6 North – Rose 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.

May 15, 2023 - The Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) and St. Joseph’s Care Group Hogarth Riverview Manor, located at 300 Lillie St. N, confirm that a respiratory outbreak (COVID-19) has been declared on 6 North – Rose Resident Home Area, as of May 13, 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.

May 12, 2023 - The Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) and St. Joseph's Care Group Hogarth Riverview Manor, confirm that the gastrointestinal outbreak on 3 South - Daisy Resident Home Area, located at 300 Lillie St. N, has been declared over. All restrictions have been lifted. 

The Health Unit is urging people to stay at home and refrain from visiting hospitals and long-term care facilities when feeling unwell to avoid spreading infections to those most vulnerable: young infants and children, the elderly and those with other chronic illnesses.

May 11, 2023 - The Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) and The City of Thunder Bay Jasper Place, located at 1200 Jasper Drive, confirm that a respiratory outbreak (COVID-19) has been declared facility wide, as of May 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.

May 8, 2023 - The Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) and St. Joseph’s Care Group Hogarth Riverview Manor, located at 300 Lillie St. N, confirm that a gastrointestinal illness outbreak has been declared on 3 South – Daisy Resident Home Area, 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.

May 1, 2023 - The Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) and Southbridge Pinewood, confirm that the respiratory outbreak (COVID-19), located at 2625 Walsh St. E., has been declared over, as of April 29, 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.

April 28, 2023 - The Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) and Chartwell Thunder Bay, confirm that the gastrointestinal outbreak located at 1350 Isabella St. E., has been declared over. All restrictions have been lifted.

The Health Unit is urging people to stay at home and refrain from visiting hospitals and long-term care facilities when feeling unwell to avoid spreading infections to those most vulnerable: young infants and children, the elderly and those with other chronic illnesses.

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