COVID outbreak at Thunder Bay District Jail expands significantly
There are now 15 positive cases at the jail and the Thunder Bay Correctional Centre
Jan 12, 2021 9:08 PM By: Gary Rinne
The virus was first diagnosed in one inmate on Jan. 5.
A day later, after a second prisoner tested positive, the Thunder Bay District Health Unit declared an outbreak at both the jail and the Thunder Bay Correctional Centre, where both inmates had been transferred.
On Jan. 10, it was learned that two more inmates at the jail were found to have the virus.
Following additional contact tracing and voluntary tests on other inmates and correctional staff, the Ministry of the Solicitor General revealed Tuesday evening that there are now a total of 13 positive cases involving inmates at the jail on MacDougall Street, as well as the two cases at the correctional centre on Highway 61.
Author of the article: Julie Kotsis • Windsor Star
Publishing date: Dec 23, 2020 • December 23, 2020 • 2 minute read • Bright Lights in the Wyandotte Towne Centre BIA area along Wyandotte Street East are seen on Monday. Utility poles have been decoratred with LED lights and Christmas sccenes are projected on the walls of several businesses east of Glengarry Avenue. Photo by Nick Brancaccio /Windsor Star
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Windsor’s Wyandotte Street East is lit this holiday season, with the sparkle and wonder of thousands of holiday lights and displays celebrating a diversity of cultures.
The goal of illuminating the busy neighbourhood is to draw people to the area to enjoy a little holiday spirit while supporting local businesses, said Larry Horwitz, chairman of the Wyandotte Town Centre Business Improvement Association.