November 2, 2021 - The Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) is recommending that everyone get their flu (influenza) vaccine this year. Anyone 6-months of age and older is now eligible.

The flu vaccine is available through health care providers and pharmacies in Thunder Bay and the District. Health care providers are able to immunize all eligible ages, and pharmacies are able to immunize anyone two years of age and older.

November 2, 2021 - Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) is reporting 2 (two) new COVID-19 case in residents in the TBDHU Region. Current active cases is 15.

November 1, 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 14.

October 29, 2021 - Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) is reporting 4 (four) new COVID-19 case in residents in the TBDHU Region. Current active cases is 16.

October 26, 2021 -  The outbreak of respiratory illness at Pioneer Ridge, Plaza 1, located at 750 Tungsten St., 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: 

October 27, 2021 - Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) is reporting 3 (three) new COVID-19 case in residents in the TBDHU Region. Current active cases is 17.

October 25, 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 16.

October 22, 2021 - The Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks has confirmed the presence of blue-green algae in a water sample collected at Open Bay on Lac des Milles Lac September 26, 2021. It is important to remember that water should be avoided whenever a blue-green algae bloom is present, and for about 2 weeks after it has dissipated.

October 22, 2021 - The Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks has confirmed the presence of blue-green algae in a water sample collected at Madalaine Lake October 6, 2021. It is important to remember that water should be avoided whenever a blue-green algae bloom is present, and for about 2 weeks after it has dissipated.

October 21, 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 8.