Flu Northwestern Ontario

The H1N1 flu virus has claimed its first lives in Northwestern Ontario.

2-Thunder Bay residents, a man and a woman, have died of the flu.The Thunder Bay District Health Unit says both had underlying health conditions.

In Dryden, there are no confirmed cases of H1N1.

Vaccine clinics are being held in Atikokan, Dryden and Sioux Lookout today if you have an appointment.

Clinics will be held in Kenora on Thursday and Friday at the Norman Community Club.