December 13, 2021 - Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) is reporting 22 (twenty-two) new COVID-19 case in residents in the TBDHU Region. Current active cases is 71.

In addition, through data quality checks, 1 case that has already been followed-up on and resolved were added to the cumulative case count today. 

December 10, 2021 - Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) is reporting 12 (twelve) new COVID-19 case in residents in the TBDHU Region. Current active cases is 114.

In addition, through data quality checks, 2 cases that have already been followed-up on and resolved were added to the cumulative case count today. 

December 9, 2021 - The Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) confirms that the outbreak of COVID-19 at Step by Step Child Care Centre (Arthur St.) in Thunder Bay is now over.

No additional cases of COVID-19 have been identified and there is no evidence of additional spread within the child care setting.

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

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December 9, 2021 - Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) is reporting 12 (twelve) new COVID-19 case in residents in the TBDHU Region. Current active cases is 122.

December 8, 2021

Dear Parents and Caregivers of School-Aged Children in the TBDHU Region:

I recognize that these are challenging times for everyone, and that the COVID-19 pandemic has caused much upheaval in our children’s lives. School disruptions and canceled activities have had an impact on the overall well-being of kids and their families. I know that we are all eager for everything to settle down and be closer to normal.

December 9, 2021 - The Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) is revising the Letter of Instruction (LOI) to Owners/Operators of facilities where organized sports are played and/or practiced which was originally issued on September 29, 2021. Effective 12:01 a.m. January 31, 2022, anyone 12 years of age and older across the TBDHU catchment area who actively participates in organized sports (not just coaches, officials, etc.) will be required to provide proof of vaccination unless a medical exemption applies.

December 8, 2021 - Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) is reporting 18 (eighteen) new COVID-19 case in residents in the TBDHU Region. Current active cases is 134.

December 7, 2021 - Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) is reporting 11 (eleven) new COVID-19 case in residents in the TBDHU Region. Current active cases is 135.

December 6, 2021 - The Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) and the Thunder Bay Catholic District School Board confirm that an outbreak of COVID-19 has been declared at St. Margaret School in Thunder Bay.

At this time, three individuals associated with the school have tested positive for COVID-19. The public health investigation has shown that at least one of these individuals likely acquired the virus in the school setting. Other individuals who may have been exposed (high-risk contacts) will be contacted by public health. Impacted classes and cohorts have been dismissed.

December 6, 2021 - The Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) and Lakehead Public Schools confirm that an outbreak of COVID-19 has been declared at Hammarskjold High School in Thunder Bay.

At this time, two individuals associated with the school have tested positive for COVID-19. The public health investigation has shown that at least one of these individuals likely acquired the virus in the school setting. Other individuals who may have been exposed (high-risk contacts) will be contacted by public health. Impacted classes and cohorts have been dismissed.