November 3, 2023 - The Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) and Chartwell Thunder Bay Retirement Residence, located at 770 Arundel St., confirm that a respiratory outbreak (COVID-19), has been declared, as of November 2, 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.

November 1, 2023 - The Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) and Southbridge Roseview, located at 99 Shuniah St., confirm that a respiratory outbreak (COVID-19), has been declared at Southbridge Roseview – Cheshire Unit.

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.

October 30, 2023 - COVID-19 and influenza (flu) shots are now available to the general public. Anyone six  months old or older who lives, works, or studies in Ontario is eligible. 

How to get vaccinated in Thunder Bay area:

October 30, 2023 - The Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) and St. Joseph’s Care Group, confirm that the respiratory outbreak (COVID-19), located at 35 Algoma St. N has been declared over at St. Joseph’s Hospital – 5 North - Geriatric Assessment & Rehabilitative Care. 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.

October 30, 2023 - The Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) and St. Joseph’s Care Group Hogarth Riverview Manor, confirm that the respiratory outbreak (COVID-19), located at 300 Lille St. N, has been declared over at Hogarth Riverview Manor – 7 North - Trillium Resident Home Area. 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.

October 30, 2023 - The Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) and Southbridge Lakehead, confirm that the respiratory outbreak (COVID-19), located at 135 Vickers St. S, 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.

October 27, 2023 - The Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) and St. Joseph’s Care Group Hogarth Riverview Manor, confirm that the respiratory outbreak (COVID-19), 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.

October 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), located at 300 Lillie St. N has been declared over, as of October 23, 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.

October 23, 2023 - The Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) and St. Joseph’s Care Group, located at 35 Algoma St. N, confirm that a respiratory outbreak (COVID-19), has been declared at St. Joseph’s Hospital – 5 North - Geriatric Assessment & Rehabilitative Care, as of October 22, 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.

October 23, 2023 - The Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) and The City of Thunder Bay Pioneer Ridge, confirm that the respiratory outbreak, located at 750 Tungsten St. has been declared over at Pioneer Ridge – Plaza 1, as of October 21, 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.