Cross-country ski trails stay open despite new COVID-19 restrictions (2 Photos)
People at Kamview were a little bit on edge about Ontario s new restrictions.
Jan 13, 2021 4:48 PM By: Gary Rinne
THUNDER BAY Unlike downhill skiers, cross-country skiers will still be able to enjoy their favourite outdoor activity over the coming weeks despite Ontario s stay-at-home order.
Management at the Kamview Ski Area in Thunder Bay was initially worried about Premier Ford s announcement of broadened measures to slow the spread of COVID-19. We re ecstatic that we can be open, says general manager Dave Suttie. People need something to do. It s a real bonus for people to be able to get out and do some exercise.
Dr. Janet DeMille said the north is still vulnerable to COVID-19 outbreaks and people need to take the stay at home order seriously to get numbers down.
Jane DeMille-staff photo
A COVID-19 outbreak affecting 14 inmates at the District Jail has the region’s top doctor on alert.
Medical Officer of Health Dr. Janet DeMille says this is not a place health officials wanted to see an outbreak happen with such a vulnerable population.
“The jail facility itself makes it hard to properly manage an outbreak or reduce the infection,” explains DeMille.
The health official says it was disturbing to have any cases at all at the jail, never mind 14.
DeMille tells us the Thunder Bay District Health Unit will be monitoring those who are infected when they are released from jail.