November 30, 2021 - The Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) and St. Joseph’s Care Group have declared a C. Difficile outbreak at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Thunder Bay.

The outbreak is restricted to the Hospice/Palliative Care unit (4 North) Admissions/discharges and transfers are temporarily on-hold. Visitors to the unit are not limited at this time, however, all visitors must check-in at the nursing station when they arrive.

November 30, 2021 - Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) is reporting 6 (six) new COVID-19 case in residents in the TBDHU Region. Current active cases is 91.

November 29, 2021 - Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) is reporting 40 (forty-three) new COVID-19 case in residents in the TBDHU Region. Current active cases is 93.

November 27, 2021 - The Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) confirms that an outbreak of COVID-19 has been declared at Step by Step Child Care Centre (Arthur St.) in Thunder Bay.

At this time, two individuals associated with the Child Care Centre have tested positive for COVID-19. The initial public health investigation has shown that at least one of these individuals likely acquired the virus in the child care setting. Others who may have been exposed (high risk contacts) will be contacted by public health.

November 27, 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. Ignatius High School in Thunder Bay.

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

November 26, 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. Ann School in Thunder Bay.

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

November 26, 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 68.

November 25, 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 49.

November 24, 2021 - Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) is reporting 8 (eight) new COVID-19 case in residents in the TBDHU Region. Current active cases is 38.

November 24, 2021 - The outbreak of Norovirus at Southbridge Roseview located at 99 Shuniah Street, Thunder Bay, has been declared over.  All restrictions have been lifted.

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 to prevent getting and spreading infections by: