COVID-19 Outbreak Declared Over at Hogarth Riverview Manor

May 15, 2020 - The Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) and St. Joseph’s Care Group announce that the outbreak at Hogarth Riverview Manor (HRM) is now over.

On May 2, 2020, one staff member at HRM tested positive for COVID-19 and an outbreak was declared. Provincial policy states when one staff or resident in a long-term care home is positive for COVID-19, an outbreak is declared. The outbreak can be declared over when there are no new cases after 14 days of the last shift worked by the staff member.

Low Risk Exposure at Walmart – Memorial Avenue, Thunder Bay

May 14, 2020 - The Thunder Bay District Health Unit (“TBDHU”) is in the process of investigating a case of COVID-19 diagnosed this week. The individual is employed at the Memorial Avenue Walmart in Thunder Bay.

TBDHU has investigated the potential for virus transmission and have determined that customers who were in the store or used Walmart Pickup service on May 3rd, 6th, 7th, 8th and 9th, 2020, may be at risk. TBDHU is also following up with Walmart regarding other staff who may have been exposed.

Outbreak Over: Southbridge Pinewood

May 5, 2020 - The facility-wide outbreak of respiratory illness at Southbridge Pinewood, located at 2625 E. Walsh Street, has been declared over this morning. 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:

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