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COVID-19 (Novel Coronavirus) – Updated April 3, 2020

March 7, 2020

March 7, 2020

If you are concerned that you may have been exposed to, or are experiencing symptoms of COVID-19, please use the self-assessment tool on the provincial website and follow the recommendations on what to do next.
Please do not call Telehealth or the Thunder Bay District Health Unit if you are not experiencing symptoms or have not had possible exposure to COVID-19 as telephone resources are overwhelmed.
All travellers returning to Canada, including from the US, MUST self-isolate for a period of 14 days, regardless if they have symptoms or not. This is effective as of March 26, 2020 under the Quarantine Act.
All travellers who have travelled anywhere outside northwestern Ontario as of March 27, 2020 are strongly recommended to self-isolate. Read more on the TBDHU website.
Non-essential travel between the United States and Canada has been restricted. Check the Government of Canada Travel Advice and Advisories for more information.
A State of Emergency has been declared for the Province of Ontario under s 7.0.1 (1) of the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act. See updates and additional orders under this Declaration.
Restricted Fire Zone in effect – NO FIRES
A Restricted Fire Zone was declared by the Minister of Natural Resources and Forestry related to COVID-19. All open-air burning permits are suspended and no open fires or fireworks are allowed within the municipality.
If you are having difficulty breathing or experiencing other severe symptoms, call 911 immediately. Advise them of your symptoms and travel history.

What is COVID-19?

Coronaviruses are a large family of viruses that circulate in animals including humans and may cause illness in them. Human coronaviruses are common and can range from mild illnesses such as the common cold, to severe illnesses such as Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus (SARS CoV) and Middle East Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus (MERS CoV). The current novel coronavirus that originated in Wuhan has been renamed COVID-19 as of February 11, 2020 and on March 11, 2020, the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 as a pandemic.

Current Situation

Per the TBDHU, as of April 3, 2020 at 1pm, there are currently 12 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the Thunder Bay District: More information

Find out how to protect yourself, what to do if you’re sick after you travel, and how to recognize possible symptoms

For more information on COVID-19, call toll-free at 1-833-784-4397 or email pac.info.aspc@canada.ca

Locally, call the TBDHU Infectious Disease Program at (807) 625-5900 or toll-free at 1-888-294-6630.

What we are doing to remain prepared for COVID-19

  • Ongoing infection control and routine and additional personal protective equipment (PPE) training
  • Ongoing awareness of COVID-19 updates
  • Social distancing between staff and additional disinfecting of high-touch areas in our stations and apparatus
  • Following updated Training Bulletins from MOHLTC
  • Dispatch Screening for COVID-19

 

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