Testing positive for COVID-19 can be a difficult experience for many. It may lead to not only worrying about your own health, but to be concerned about the impact it could have on your loved ones and community members as well. The Marathon Family Health Team (MFHT) wants to assure our patients and community members…
The holiday season often brings joy through family and religious gatherings, but it will look different this year in the COVID-19 pandemic. With some work, it is still possible to have a safe holiday connecting with loved ones over food despite the limitations with travel and social gatherings. Some tips to stay healthy and happy…
The table below will be regularly updated with local COVID-19 positive case information. The information included is provided by the Thunder Bay District Health Unit. Date New cases Active cases Total cases Exposure category of the new case(s) Resolved cases In community In hospital Total deaths Vaccines Administered Apr. 19, 2021 0 1 72 68…
December 11th, 2020 – The Marathon Family Health Team (MFHT) and the North of Superior Healthcare Group (NOSH) are announcing the 16th positive case of COVID-19 in Marathon. This morning, the TBDHU advised us that there are currently 12 active cases in Marathon and that four cases have been resolved. All patients who have tested…
December 10th, 2020 – The Marathon Family Health Team (MFHT) and the North of Superior Healthcare Group (NOSH) are announcing the 13th, 14th and 15th positive cases of COVID-19 in Marathon. All patients who have tested positive for the virus have been contacted by the Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) and are self-isolating at…
December 9th, 2020 – The Marathon Family Health Team (MFHT) and the North of Superior Healthcare Group (NOSH) are announcing the 11th and 12th positive cases of COVID-19 in Marathon. All patients who have tested positive for the virus have been contacted by the Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) and are self-isolating at home…
Thank you for visiting the Marathon COVID-19 Assessment Centre. We all have a role to play in preventing the spread of COVID-19 in our communities – getting tested for COVID-19 is one of them. Thank you for being responsible and for taking steps towards protecting others and limiting the spread of the virus in our…
Contact tracing is the process of identifying, educating and monitoring people who have had close contact with someone infected with COVID-19. These people are at greater risk of becoming infected and sharing the virus with others. Public health officials use contact tracing to help people who’ve been in contact with the virus understand their risk…
PUTTING ON YOUR MASK: Wash your hands and to touch your face as little as possible when putting on your mask. Place the mask over your nose and mouth and secure to your head or ears with its ties or elastics. Pull the topline of the mask up to fully cover your nose and pull…