THUNDER BAY — Updated COVID-19 statistics released Wednesday by the Thunder Bay District Health Unit show why TBDHU issued a notice the day before about a surge in cases.
It reported 69 new cases, bringing the caseload to 215, the highest since March 31, 2021.
However, the health unit said there was only one additional case requiring hospital admission.
Four district residents are currently receiving treatment for COVID-19 in hospital, and none are in the ICU.
Among the new cases, 12 are due to household contact, 17 to other close contact, and five are the result of travel outside Northwestern Ontario.
The remaining cases are either under investigation or have no known exposure source.
All but two of the 67 new cases involve residents of the city or immediate surrounding area.
The others are in district communities.
Ontario reported more than 10,400 new COVID-19 cases on Wednesday.
Technically, this sets a record for cases in a single day.
However, because of the scarcity of tests, officials say there is almost certainly a significant undercount.
