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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.…
November 5, 2021 - On Wednesday, the Province announced that it was expanding eligibility for booster doses of the COVID-19 vaccine to additional groups of higher risk individuals, providing them an extra layer of protection against COVID-19 and the Delta variant.
Groups now eligible for a booster…
December 2, 2021 - At this time, the Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) is recommending that all residents avoid non-essential travel to Minnesota, Wisconsin and Michigan. This is regardless of an individual’s vaccination status. These states currently have the highest rates of COVID-19 in…
December 5, 2021 - The Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) is reporting that four residents in the Thunder Bay area have been confirmed as having the omicron variant of COVID-19. It is anticipated that an additional four individuals will be confirmed as having omicron in the coming days.…
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…
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…
December 16, 2021 - With the rapid rise in COVID-19 cases in Ontario, the Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) is strongly recommending that residents avoid all non-essential travel outside of Northwestern Ontario. This is regardless of an individual’s vaccination status.
“With the rise in…
December 28, 2021 - The Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) is advising the public of a significant increase in the number of cases of COVID-19 in the TBDHU area. There is evidence of community spread of the virus in the Thunder Bay area and likely in the Nipigon and Greenstone areas. Cases…
February 2, 2022 - The Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) is announcing that, effective February 3, 2022, anyone eligible for a COVID-19 vaccination can walk-in to the CLE Coliseum Clinic in Thunder Bay, regardless of which dose they need. This expansion of walk-in opportunities builds on the…
September 12, 2022 - This morning, the Province announced that the bivalent COVID-19 vaccine will be available starting today. As of 8:00 am this morning, individuals 18 years of age and older are able to book appointments for a fall booster dose with the bivalent vaccine. Appointments for this…
November 1, 2022 - The Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) is advising the public there has been a significant increase in the number of flu (influenza) cases reported in the Thunder Bay District over the past two weeks. This represents an early start to the flu season in this area.
TBDHU…
October 2, 2023 - Both influenza (flu) and COVID-19 vaccines will be available starting this week for community members in the Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) area. The initial roll out for both vaccines will occur over October with a focus on high-risk individuals, in…
Thunder Bay District Health Unit is reporting a lab-confirmed case of measles. The individual acquired the infection through international travel and is now recovering at home.
The public health investigation is unfolding. At this time, TBDHU is following up directly with known contacts,…