THUNDER BAY, ----- November 15, 2009 ---- A total of 7 H1N1 clinics (3 new) will be
held next week in Thunder Bay (Nov 16-20). Despite reports that flu ctivity is decreasing, the Health Unit is reminding people not to be complacent, and that it’s still important to get the shot. The lineups are shorter, wait times are significantly reduced, and the clinics are now open to the general public.
A 38-year-old Ottawa father of three has died after being admitted to hospital this week with what was believed to be swine flu.
Keith Fagnou, a University of Ottawa chemistry professor, had no underlying medical conditions.
Fagnou was also a minor hockey coach in south Ottawa.
He died Wednesday – three days after being admitted to the Ottawa Hospital with a suspected case of swine flu.
The Thunder Bay District Health Unit H1N1 Activity Report for Week Ending Nov 06/09:
· Widespread influenza activity They are not reporting the number of cases but the Toronto Star Swine Flu map is reporting 77 cases and 116 cases for the northwest healh unit.
· Cumulative Deaths in: District – 2, Ontario – 61, Canada – 161
Thunder Bay & Area: Flu Clinics
Mon. Nov. 16 (H1N1)
Knights of Colummbus
301 May St.S.
9:30 to 3:00 pm |
Mon, Nov 23 (H1N1)Vickers Heights
Comm. Centre
1695 Broadway Ave.
4:00 to 7:00 pm
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Tues. Nov. 17 (BOTH)
Kakabeka Legion
Hwy. 11-17
3:00 to 7:00 pm |
Wed. Nov. 25 (H1N1) Lakehead Labour Centre
929 Fort William Rd.
2:00 to 7:00 pm |
Wed. Nov. 18 (H1N1)
Lakehead Labour Centre
929 Fort William Rd.
2:00 to 7:00 pm |
Thurs, Nov 26 (BOTH)
4:00-6:30pm
Gorham & Ware School
R. R. #14 |
Fri. Nov. 20 (H1N1)
Victoriaville Centre
600 Victoria Ave.
10:00 am to 3:00 pm |
Fri, Nov 27 (H1N1)
9:30-3:30 Current River Community Centre
450 Dewe Ave |
Mon. Nov. 23 (BOTH)
Neebing Municipal Office
R.R. #7
4:00 to 7:00 pm
Mon. Nov. 23 (H1N1) |
Mon, Nov 30 (H1N1)
1:30-3:30
Dew Drop Inn
292 Red River Road |
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Thunder Bay District: Flu Clinics
Marathon (both)
Monday, October 26
2:00-7:00pm
Moose Hall |
Geraldton
Monday, November 2
2:00-7:00pm
Geraldton Community Centre |
Manitouwadge (both)
Tuesday, October 27
2:00-7:00pm
Manitouwadge High School |
Longlac
Tuesday, November 3
2:00-7:00pm
Longlac Sportsplex |
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Terrace Bay
Wednesday, October 28
2:00-7:00pm
Lake Superior High School
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Caramat
Tuesday, November 3
10:00-11:00am
Caramat Public School |
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Schreiber
Thursday, October 29
2:00-7:00pm
Schreiber Recreation Centre
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Nakina
Tuesday, November 3
10:00-11:00am
Nakina Clinic |
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NipigonWednesday,
November 4
2:00-7:00pm
St. Edwards Catholic School - gymnasium |
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Red Rock
Thursday, November 5
2:00-7:00pm
Red Rock Public |