The Thunder Bay District Health Unit responds to common questions that arise in their social media comments section. QUESTION 1: What is up with this virus mutating? QUESTION 2: Why is in-class schooling allowed during this lockdown? Visit the Thunder Bay District Health Unit’s YouTube [Read more]
CBC Morning, semi-weekly radio show, interview providing update on the latest news pertaining to COVID-19 in the Thunder Bay District with Dr. Janet DeMille, Medical Officer of Health. CLICK HERE for Thunder Bay District Health Unit YouTube Channel [Read more]
MARATHON, ON – The Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) and the Superior North Catholic District School Board confirm that the outbreak of COVID-19 at Holy Saviour Catholic School in Marathon is now over. The period of heightened surveillance at Holy Saviour Catholic School is considered [Read more]
GREENSTONE, ON – The Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) and Geraldton District Hospital announce that the outbreak at the John Owen Evans Long-term Care Residence in Geraldton is now over. On December 4, 2020, one staff member at the John Owen Evans Residence tested positive for [Read more]
GREENSTONE, ON – The Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) and the Geraldton District Hospital confirm that an outbreak has been declared at John Owen Evans Residence long-term care home, in Geraldton. One staff member was recently confirmed to have COVID-19. Consistent with provincial [Read more]
From Thunder Bay District Health Unit’s YouTube Channel THUNDER BAY, ON – Thunder Bay District Health Unit Medical Officer of Health Dr. Janet DeMille provides an update on the recent surge of positive COVID-19 cases in the our region and how, as a district, we should respond. [Read more]
Protecting the Thunder Bay District – Travel Recommendations Updated THUNDER BAY, ON – Due to the increases in COVID-19 cases in Ontario and nationally, the Thunder Bay District Health Unit has revised the travel recommendations for residents. Effectively immediately, TBDHU recommends [Read more]
The Thunder Bay District Health Unit shares some important tips to help you find credible information about COVID (or other topics). Visit the Thunder Bay District Health Unit‘s website Subscribe to the TBDHU’s YouTube channel [Read more]
From Thunder Bay Disrict Health Unit Question 1. Are we able to get tested for antibodies if we think we may have had COVID-19 before March? 0:22 Question 2. I don’t have any symptoms. Should I get tested? 1:46 Question 3. I have to travel for work. I am avoiding flying but will have to [Read more]
THUNDER BAY, ON – The Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) Medical Officer of Health Janet DeMille answers the following questions: Q1: The WHO has warned against shutting down immunizations of childhood diseases during this pandemic. Is this a concern that you also have? Will we see the [Read more]
THUNDER BAY, ON – Below is the current status of cases in the District of Thunder Bay (May 3, 2020 at 4:30 p.m.); for more information (including numbers of people tested who have tested negative) please visit www.TBDHU.com/coronavirus. Please note the TBDHU refers to No Known Contact in [Read more]
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An individual residing in Nipigon is the fourth confirmed COVID-19 case in the TBDHU region. The case is related to travel to Eastern Canada and is not related to any previously reported cases. The individual and several close contacts were self-isolating at home since their return to Nipigon. The [Read more]
NIPIGON, ON – The Township of Nipigon has notified residents/visitors via their Facebook page that a “COVID-19 positive test has been confirmed in the Township of Nipigon” adding that, at this time, “the Thunder Bay District Health Unit and the Township of Nipigon wants its [Read more]
THUNDER BAY, ON – Today, Dr. Janet DeMille, Medical Officer of Health of the Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU), confirmed the first case of COVID-19 in the TBDHU region. A male in his sixties who resides in Thunder Bay is the first confirmed case of COVID-19 for TBDHU. His spouse is [Read more]
