March 2, 2022 - The Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) and the Ministry of the Solicitor General confirm that a COVID-19 outbreak has been declared at the Thunder Bay Correctional Centre (male side), in Thunder Bay.

TBDHU is working with the Ministry of the Solicitor General to manage this outbreak. For additional information about COVID-19 and the TBDHU area, please see the TBDHU Website.

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

March 1, 2022 - The Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) and Shelter House Thunder Bay announce that the outbreak at the facility, 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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March 1, 2022 - Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) and Southbridge Care Homes confirm that a respiratory outbreak (non COVID-19) has been declared at Southbridge Roseview, Primrose Unit, 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.

February 15, 2022 - The Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) and Shelter House Thunder Bay confirm that a COVID-19 outbreak has been declared at the facility.

TBDHU is working with Shelter House Thunder Bay to manage this outbreak. 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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February 14, 2022 - The Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) and the Chartwell Thunder Bay 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.

February 10, 2022 - The Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) and St. Joseph’s Care Group announce that the outbreak at Hogarth Riverview Manor, Marigold Resident Home Area (5 North), 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.

February 9, 2022 - The Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) and the Ministry of the Solicitor General announce that the outbreak at the Thunder Bay Correctional Centre, Female Side, 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.

February 7, 2022 - The Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) and Shelter House Thunder Bay announce that the outbreak at the facility, 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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February 7, 2022 - The Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) and Southbridge Care Homes announce that the outbreak at Southbridge Pinewood, Sandpiper Unit, 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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February 2, 2022 - The Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) is announcing that, effective February 3, 2022, anyone eligible for a COVID-19 vaccination can walk-in to the CLE Coliseum Clinic in Thunder Bay, regardless of which dose they need. This expansion of walk-in opportunities builds on the announcement from last week and now includes:

• Anyone 18 years and over – for booster doses
• Children 5-11 years old – for second doses

These were the only two remaining groups that still required appointments.