Thunder Bay

Thunder Bay District Health Unit confirms 5 new COVID-19 cases, bringing total to 18

Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) has reported five new COVID-19 in the Thunder Bay region, bringing the number of confirmed cases to 18.
The Thunder Bay District Health Unit announced five new cases of COVID-19 in the city and district on Monday, April 6, 2020. (Matt Prokopchuk / CBC)

Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) has reported five new COVID-19 in the Thunder Bay region, bringing the number of confirmed cases to 18.

The public health agency reported the new cases on Monday, April 6, 2020. Each case is reportedly self isolating according to the TBDHU.

A male and female in their 20s, a female in her 30s, a female in her 60s, and a male in his 40s are among the confirmed cases.

According to the TBDHU four of the five new cases are located in "Thunder Bay and surrounding areas" and are listed as having been exposed to the virus through close contact.

For more information on the COVID-19 virus, visit the TBDHU website or use the provincial assessment tool.