North Shore Health Network to re-open Thessalon site emergency department after closure

All health care workers at the Thessalonhospital have tested negative for COVID-19.

The North Shore Health Network closed the site last Friday, April 3 in order to do the testing and to protect patients and workers.

Regardless, the site is not re-opening to in-patients.

In a news release, the health network says people will continue to be redirected to Blind River.

Only those needing urgent care should visit the emergency department in Thessalon.

The Thessalonemergency department will open as of 4:00 p.m. Wednesday, April 8.