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November 9th, 2021

To: École Gron Morgan Public School Community,

The Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) has identified two COVID-19 cases associated with École Gron Morgan Public School. At this time, there is no evidence that the virus has spread in the school setting. This is not considered an outbreak.

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July 9th, 2021

Vaccines and Varients

Although restrictions are starting to loosen across Ontario, COVID-19 is not over. New variants that transmit more easily are spreading rapidly. Get your second vaccine dose to protect yourself, your family, and your community. Even after being fully vaccinated, it is still important to continue to follow public health measures.

June 24th, 2021

COVID-19 Vaccine Information Sheet
 
This document provides basic information only and is not intended to provide or take the place of medical advice, diagnosis or treatment, or legal advice.
 
To date, the following COVID-19 vaccines have been authorized for use in Canada by Health Canada: Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine, Moderna COVID-19 vaccine, AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine, COVISHIELD COVID-19 vaccine, and Janssen COVID-19 vaccine. Currently, the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine is the only COVID-19 vaccine authorized by Health Canada for children aged 12 and up.
 
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June 24th, 2021

COVID-19 Vaccine Information Sheet: For Youth (age 12-17)
 
This document provides basic information only and is not intended to provide or take the place of medical advice, diagnosis or treatment, or legal advice.
 
To date, the following COVID-19 vaccines have been authorized for use in Canada by Health Canada: Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine, Moderna COVID-19 vaccine, AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine, COVISHIELD COVID-19 vaccine, and Janssen COVID-19 vaccine. Currently, the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine is the only COVID-19 vaccine authorized by Health Canada for children aged 12 and up.
 
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April 22nd, 2021

COVID-19 Outbreak Declared at Musselwhite Mine

April 21, 2021 – The Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) is actively investigating an outbreak of COVID-19 associated with Musselwhite Mine located 480 kilometers north of Thunder Bay. This is being done in close collaboration with mine management and Newmont Corporation.
 
One individual is confirmed positive for COVID-19 and there are several other individuals who are considered preliminary positive based on rapid testing results. Confirmatory testing of these individuals is being completed.
 

April 20th, 2021

Rest in peace Victor Thunderchild:

Victor Thunderchild is believed to be the first educator in Saskatchewan to die after contracting COVID-19.
 
While in the hospital, he continued to fight for his fellow teachers, tweeting directly at Premier Scott Moe and calling for educators to be vaccinated.

April 15th, 2021

To the Armstrong Public School Community:

This letter is to advise you that the Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) has identified one COVID-19 case associated with Armstrong Public School.
 
We are actively working with the school and Lakehead Public Schools to investigate and manage any potential exposures in the school and any related settings, such as bus transportation.
 
Full Article: PDF

April 13th, 2021

On-Reserve Vaccination Clinic – May 17th

The third On-Reserve Moderna Vaccination Clinic will be held Monday, May 17th. Please complete the Vaccination Consent Form and drop it off to Trina at the Health Centre. The form can be found at the top of the Website, or at the Health Centre. Miigwetch.
 
 

April 13th, 2021

Mindimooyenh Vaccination Clinic

We are booking Indigenous Youth Vaccination appointments for the week of April 20th, 2021. If you are 16+ years old and would like to book a vaccine appointment please register now!

https://www.onwa.ca/covid-19-resources

 

March 22nd, 2021

Mindimooyenh Vaccination Clinic Registration Line

The registration line open for all Status Indians. 

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March 18th, 2021

Important Links
 

Dr. Evan Adams is the Deputy Chief Medical Officer of Public Health at Indigenous Services Canada.  Please see the links below for YouTube videos with Dr. Evan Adams and Gramma Susie, discussing COVID-19 and the COVID-19 vaccine. 

  1. Gramma Susie has her shots
    1. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-xo9iEXTXNk
  2. What is COVID-19
    1. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a758CF_Hzpc
  3. Traditional self-isolation and getting back to normal
    1. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HsiR1FMOFoM&ab_channel=hssyukongovernment
  4. Evans explains the possible side effects of the COVID-19 vaccine
    1. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D5hXOU5PHBc

March 18th, 2021

COVID-19 Pfizer Vaccine Information
 
Please click the link to view the document.
 
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March 18th, 2021

Health Care Professionals COVID-19 Vaccine Toolkit
 
Please click the link to view the document.
 
View PDF: PDF

March 4th, 2021

What you should know about the COVID-19 Vaccines:

With Health Canada approval of some COVID-19 vaccines, we know that many people have questions about the vaccines.  

Guide: https://www.gullbayfirstnation.com/doc-mar-4-2021-10-20-am/

March 3rd, 2021

THUNDER BAY — The Thunder Bay District Health Unit is taking steps to enhance its ability to enforce self-isolation requirements for people diagnosed with COVID-19.

In a statement Tuesday, the TBDHU said the class order strengthens its opportunity to quickly enforce self-isolation at a time of high case numbers in the Thunder Bay area, and when there are increasing numbers of COVID-19 variants circulating in the province.

“Self-isolation of individuals with COVID-19, anyone who has symptoms that could be COVID-19 and anyone who has been in close contact of someone with COVID-19 is an important part of reducing the spread,” DeMille said.

Full Article: https://tinyurl.com/fmn5n3j2

February 26th, 2021

Thunder Bay District moving into Grey Lockdown

Please not that some of the grey lockdown framework has changed since December of 2020, Please read through carefully to fully understand restrictions in the Grey Lockdown Frame Work. 

COVID-19 response framework: keeping Ontario safe and open | Ontario.ca 

April 12th, 2021

Ontario students not returning to classroom after April break

THUNDER BAY – Despite the local health unit giving the okay for students in the district to return to the classroom after the April break, the provincial government is going to be keeping them at home for virtual learning.

Premier Doug Ford and Minister of Education Stephen Lecce made the announcement Monday afternoon.

Full Article: https://tinyurl.com/432ffu7j

March 25th, 2021

Urban Indigenous Vaccination Clinic

 
Appointments start Tuesday, March 30th, 2021. To qualify you must be Indigenous, you must be residing in Thunder Bay, and you must be turning 55 or older in 2021. If you’re to book your COVID-19 appointment please visit www.mushkiki.com
or call 807-624-1871. Please remember to have your health card number, and status card number ready!