May 12, 2022 - The Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) and Southbridge Care Homes confirm that a COVID-19 outbreak has been declared at Southbridge Pinewood, Blue Heron Unit, in Thunder Bay.
TBDHU has initiated a thorough assessment of the situation. Further measures will be taken as needed to manage this situation.
May 12, 2022 - The Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) and St. Joseph’s Care Group announce that the outbreak at Hogarth Riverview Manor, Marigold (5N) resident home area, 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.
May 11, 2022 - The Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) and St. Joseph’s Care Group announce that the outbreak at St. Joseph’s Hospital, 4 North, Palliative and Hospice Care, 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.
May 10, 2022 - The Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) and St. Joseph’s Care Group confirm that a COVID-19 outbreak has been declared at St. Joseph’s Hospital, in Thunder Bay. The outbreak is restricted to 2 South, Medically Complex Services.
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 hospital.
May 10, 2022 - The Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) and Chartwell Glacier Ridge 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.
May 9, 2022 - The Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) and St. Joseph’s Care Group confirm that the COVID-19 outbreak previously declared at Hogarth Riverview Manor, Rose resident home area (6N) has now been expanded to include the Tulip resident home area (6S).
TBDHU has initiated a thorough assessment of the situation. Further measures will be taken as needed to manage this situation.
For additional information about COVID-19 and the TBDHU area, please see the TBDHU Website.
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May 9, 2022 - The Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) and St. Joseph’s Care Group announce that the outbreak at St. Joseph’s Hospital, 5 South in the Geriatric Assessment & Rehabilitative Care Program, 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.
May 6, 2022 - The Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) and Shelter House Thunder Bay announce that a COVID-19 outbreak at Kwae Kii Win Centre, 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.
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May 6, 2022 - The Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) and St. Joseph’s Care Group announce that the outbreak at Hogarth Riverview Manor, Daffodil Resident Home Area (1N), 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.
May 5, 2022 - Officials at the Health Unit and Bethammi Nursing Home, located at 63 Carrie Street, have declared an outbreak of a respiratory illness (non-COVID-19) affecting the 3rd floor only.
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 that they can prevent getting and spreading infections by: