Chers parents et soignants d'enfants d'âge scolaire :

Ces dernières semaines, nous avons constaté une augmentation significative des virus et des maladies respiratoires dans nos communautés. Ce niveau de maladie est même supérieur aux niveaux pré-pandémiques. La saison de l'influenza ("la grippe") a commencé tôt dans notre région. La grippe se propage maintenant et devrait augmenter au cours des prochaines semaines. Le COVID-19 se répand également à des niveaux modérés à élevés et va probablement augmenter.

November 4, 2022

Dear Parents and Caregivers of School-aged Children:

In recent weeks, we have seen a significant increase in respiratory viruses and illness in our communities. This level of illness has increased even over pre-pandemic levels. We are experiencing an early start to the influenza (“the flu”) season in our area with the flu spreading now and expected to increase over the coming weeks. COVID-19 is also spreading at moderate to high levels and it is anticipated to increase.

November 4, 2022 - The Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) and Chartwell Thunder Bay Retirement Residence (Arundel Street) confirm that a COVID-19 outbreak has been declared at the facility, in Thunder Bay.

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

Prior to the outbreak, significant measures were already in place to reduce likelihood of transmission of the virus within the facility.

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

November 2, 2022 - The Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) and St. Joseph’s Care Group confirm that a COVID-19 outbreak has been declared at Hogarth Riverview Manor, 4 North, Iris Resident Home area, in Thunder Bay.

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

November 1, 2022 - The Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) is advising the public there has been a significant increase in the number of flu (influenza) cases reported in the Thunder Bay District over the past two weeks. This represents an early start to the flu season in this area.

October 27, 2022 - The Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) and St. Joseph’s Care Group announce that the outbreak at St. Joseph’s Hospital, 4th Floor, in Thunder Bay is now over. All restrictions have been lifted for both 4 North, Hospice and Palliative Care Unit and 4 South, Transitional Care Unit.

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.

October 25, 2022 - The Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) and Chartwell Hilldale Retirement Residence confirm that a COVID-19 outbreak has been declared at the facility, in Thunder Bay. TBDHU has initiated a thorough assessment of the situation. Further measures will be taken as needed to manage this situation.

Prior to the outbreak, significant measures were already in place to reduce likelihood of transmission of the virus within the facility.

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

October 18, 2022 - The Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) and St. Joseph’s Care Group announce that the outbreak at St. Joseph’s Hospital, 2 North and South, Medically Complex Services, 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.

October 17, 2022 - The Pfizer bivalent COVID-19 vaccine will be available at the CLE Coliseum clinic starting on Tuesday, October 18th. Visit TBDHU.com for more information.

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For more information - Health Unit Media: news@tbdhu.com.

October 17, 2022 - The Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) and Southbridge Care Homes confirm that a COVID-19 outbreak declared at Southbridge Pinewood has been expanded to include the Sandpiper Home Area, in Thunder Bay, and is now considered a facility wide outbreak.

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