Thunder Bay District Health Unit
999 Balmoral St P7B6E7 Thunder Bay, ON, Canada

We are announcing 3 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the TBDHU region. These are cases #187-189. There are currently 52 active cases in our region. Read the full PSA: https://www.tbdhu.com//new-confirmed-cases-of-covid-19-rep

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It’s National Addiction Awareness Week. Canadian are taking action to help people dealing with substance use and addiction. Here are some ideas on how you can make change: https://www.ccsa.ca/national-addictions-awareness-week #ChangeBeginsWithMe #NAAW

COVID-19 Outbreak Declared at Southbridge Roseview. Read the full media release: https://www.tbdhu.com//covid-19-outbreak-declared-at-south

Maintaining good physical literacy can help people to remain independent and adapt to challenges associated with aging.

Dr. DeMille provides an important update for our region discussing two important topics: travel and rising case numbers. Please watch and share:

Physical literacy needs to be actively developed as it cannot be assumed it will occur naturally as part of normal growth.

We are reporting 21 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the TBDHU region. These are cases #166-186. There are currently 56 active cases of COVID-19 in the region. The majority of the cases reported today are associated with the Adult and Teen Challenge outbreak of last week or the exposure at pickleball. At this time, the Adult and Teen Challenge outbreak has resulted in 24 confirmed cases; the number of pickleball-related confirmed cases is 29. All individuals with COVID-19 a...nd high risk contacts are in isolation and will remain in isolation until cleared by public health. TBDHU will continue to monitor and provide support until the full risk period is over. Further cases may occur in individuals at high risk who are currently isolating. Read the full PSA: https://www.tbdhu.com//new-confirmed-cases-of-covid-19-rep

We're advising that visitors to Bath and Body Works at 1000 Fort William Road on November 16-20, 2020 are at a low risk exposure to COVID-19. Read the full media release: https://www.tbdhu.com/news/low-risk-exposure-to-covid-19-2

Tune in to this morning's CBC Thunder Bay interview with Dr. DeMille as she continues to discuss the latest on COVID-19 in the TBDHU region - specifically on the recent surge of cases, including the pickleball players situation and travel recommendations.

We are reporting 14 new cases of COVID-19 in the TBDHU region. These are cases #234-247. There are currently 82 active cases in our region. Read the PSA: https://www.tbdhu.com//new-confirmed-cases-of-covid-19-rep

TBDHU strongly recommends that all residents avoid non-essential travel outside of Northwestern Ontario. If residents do travel for any reason, it is strongly recommended that: They STAY HOME for 14 days upon returning, especially when returning from high risk areas; They carefully monitor themselves for symptoms during this time; If symptoms develop, they must immediately self-isolate and arrange to get tested, other people in the home should also self-isolate; They shou...ld not interact with others outside of their household. This include not having visitors in their home. To read the full media release on updated travel recommendations, check out https://www.tbdhu.com//protecting-thunder-bay-district-tra

So now we're in the yellow zone. So real quick, the main changes to pay attention to as we navigate life in this zone include: Restaurants and bars, etc. must close at 12am; contact info is required for all seated patrons and no more than 6 can sit together. Liquor can only be sold/served from 9am-11pm and can't be consumed in establishments between 12am-9am. Contact info must be collected from all patrons in settings such as personal care services, meeting/event facil...ities, sport/fitness/recreation facilities, casinos, bingo halls, cinemas and performing arts facilities. In recreational facilities, patrons must be at least 3m apart where there are weights/weight machines and in exercise/fitness classes. As well, programs are limited to 10 people per room inside (25 people outside), and pre-registration or appointments are required. Remember: we all have a role to play in getting us back to green! Learn more about the impact of being in the yellow zone: tbdhu.com/currentlevel

It's National Breastfeeding Week! Supporting breastfeeding helps families succeed! You can help by giving positive acknowledgment when you see someone breastfeeding, sharing community breastfeeding resources with expectant and new parents, or helping a family by bringing them a meal! How do YOU support breastfeeding in your community? CC: La Leche League- Thunder Bay

For those who have asked questions about the parameters for "Northern Ontario," here is what we were talking about. Thanks to Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre for this helpful map! Remember: we are currently recommending NOT traveling outside of Northern Ontario. Learn more here: www.tbdhu.com/travel

Do you know the common risk factors of type 2 diabetes? Some diabetes risk factors can be managed or reduced, while other factors may be beyond your control. Find out your risk with this quick and easy questionnaire: https://www.healthycanadians.gc.ca/en/canrisk

Parents and caregivers! The Grade 7/8 immunization clinic at Current River Rec Center is from 2:30pm-6:30pm today. APPOINTMENTS ARE STILL AVAILABLE! Please call 625-5900 to schedule a same day appointment!

Attention parents and caregivers! Guidelines have been recently updated on when kids should stay home and when they can return to school. Check out the new tool at covid-19.ontario.ca/school-screening and find the answer to some frequently asked questions on our page tbdhu.com/illchild.

New measures for all of Ontario.

Effective immediately: we are recommending all residents avoid non-essential travel outside of Northern Ontario. Read the full media release detailing our updated travel recommendations: https://www.tbdhu.com//protecting-thunder-bay-district-tra

Notice: These new rules also apply to private events and gatherings held at banquet halls, community centres, and other event spaces.

You don’t have to struggle alone. It’s okay for people of all ages to call a crisis line at any time if you need to calm down, want some help getting perspective, or just to find out what your options and next steps are. Seeking help is a sign of strength. Call Crisis Response: Thunder Bay 346-8282; District 1-888-269-3100... Talk4Healing: A culturally grounded helpline for Indigenous women Helpline 1-855-554-HEAL; Crisis Line Thunder Bay 346-HELP (4357); Toll Free Crisis Line: 1-888-200-9997

The COVID-19 school and child care screening guidance has been updated to help parents determine when a child should stay home. The new tool will be live tomorrow morning and you can preview the changes in the updated guidance found here: https://covid-19.ontario.ca/school-screening/ Our website will be updated with links to the new tool as soon as they are available.

We want to send a special shout out to our regions' seniors! Thank you for all you do to enrich our communities! May you be recognized and celebrated on this #NationalSeniorsDay! Comment below why the seniors in your life are worth celebrating today and every day!

Today many of our staff wore orange in honour of Orange Shirt Day. This event is meant to raise awareness about the impact of residential schools, to honour the healing journeys of survivors and their families, and to remember those who were lost. This work is part of our commitment to ongoing learning as an organization, as public health professionals, and as a community members. In reflecting on the importance of Orange Shirt Day, we are reminded of the words of Senator Mur...ray Sinclair: We should never forget, even once they have learned from it, because it's part of who we are. It's not just a part of who we are as survivors and children of survivors and relatives of survivors, it's part of who we are as a nation. And this nation must never forget what it once did to its most vulnerable people. #OrangeShirtDay #EveryChildMatters

We are announcing the 107th confirmed case of COVID-19 in the TBDHU district. Read more: https://www.tbdhu.com//new-confirmed-case-of-covid-19-repo

We appreciate this plea to be COVID-kind from 99.9 The Bay regarding the most recent case and we hope you will too! Especially this lil' gem: "We ALL need to give ourselves a few seconds of pause before speaking our mind these days, because we’re speaking out of fear. When we speak out of fear instead of out of concern or kindness, all it does is spread more fear and hurt. So let’s lay off the keyboard troll stuff, shall we?" https://www.999thebay.ca//09/29/yes-it-sucks-so-lets-be-k/