THUNDER BAY - The Thunder Bay District Health Unit has additional COVID-19 vaccine appointment slots open for those over the age of 60.
In a social media post on Friday, the health unit said a limited number of vaccine appointments for those aged 60 and over have just opened up.
The appointments are for the week of May 3 to 7.
The COVID-19 vaccination clinics hosted by the health unit first opened up to those over the age of 60 on Tuesday. By Thursday, all appointments had been filled.
The health unit said more appointments will be made available and posted soon.
Those wishing to book a vaccine can do so online or by calling 1-833-943-3900.
The announcement of the return to in-person learning in the city came Thursday from Dr. Janet DeMille, the medical officer of health for the Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU), who credited an improvement in the number and rate of COVID-19 cases in the district in recent weeks.
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But the decision to return to in-person learning came against the recommendation of the teachers union.
Seeley said he has been advocating for schools to remain virtual at least until all education staff in Thunder Bay are vaccinated, with the goal of protecting them against COVID-19 variants, which reports suggest are more virulent and more deadly.
If you missed out on booking a vaccine appointment at the CLE you have another chance.
The Thunder Bay District Health Unit is reporting limited vaccine bookings have just opened up for those 60 years of age and over.
This is for the week of May 3-7.
Meantime, the AstraZeneca vaccine remains available at three local pharmacies, you can book an appointment through the pharmacy’s websites.
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Thunder Bay, Northwestern health units each reports 1 more death, 12 new COVID-19 cases Friday
The Thunder Bay District Health Unit announced 12 positive COVID-19 test results on Friday, the eighth straight day with a single-day case increase of fewer than 20.
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Posted: Apr 09, 2021 1:22 PM ET | Last Updated: April 9
The Thunder Bay District Health Unit reported 12 new COVID-19 cases on Friday.(Evan Tsuyoshi Mitsui/CBC)
The number of active COVID-19 cases in the Thunder Bay district in northwestern Ontario is at its lowest level in two months.
The Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) announced 12 positive test results on Friday, the eighth straight day with a single-day case increase of less than 20.
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Apr 9, 2021 9:26 AM By: TbNewsWatch.com Staff
THUNDER BAY - One more person has passed away from COVID-19 in the Thunder Bay District, as the number of active cases continues to decline.
The Thunder Bay District Health Unit is reporting 12 new cases on Friday, with five from Thunder Bay and surrounding areas and seven from First Nation communities.
Of the new cases, seven have no known exposure, two are the result of close contact, one from travel outside of Northwestern Ontario, and two are pending.