BY Communications | PUBLISHED: Jun 29, 2021
With Delta Variant Circulating, Following Public Health Measures Key to Preventing Fourth Wave Despite moving into Step 2 of the provincial reopening plan, Peterborough Public Health is advising residents that continuing to follow public health measures is critical as evidence confirms there are more Delta variant cases in the community. “Currently, over half of our […]
BY outbreaks | PUBLISHED: Jun 28, 2021
This table is updated when a new outbreak is declared, when a causative agent is identified and/or when an outbreak is declared over. If you have questions about these outbreaks, please contact the facility. For further information, call Infectious Diseases program staff at 705-743-1000. Alert Date: 2021-06-28 Time: 4:15 PM Alert #029
BY Communications | PUBLISHED: Jun 28, 2021
Walk-ins Welcome for First Doses Only Starting July 1 at Evinrude Starting today, all local residents who are 18 years of age or older are eligible to book a second dose appointment ahead of schedule. “For the best protection against COVID-19 and the Delta variant, it is very important that residents receive both doses of […]
BY Comms Team | PUBLISHED: Jun 28, 2021
New Local Partnership Will Ensure Naloxone is Within Reach 24/7 Peterborough Public Health and the Peterborough County-City Paramedics have joined forces to expand access to the life-saving medication naloxone. As members of the Peterborough Overdose Prevention Program, local paramedics attending 911 calls in the City and County can now provide patients and patients’ friends and […]
BY Communications | PUBLISHED: Jun 23, 2021
Updated Requirements Take Effect Thursday, June 24, 2021 at 12:01 a.m. Peterborough Public Health has amended its earlier Section 22 Class Order for Self-Isolation to align with provincial guidance and to protect local residents. “I am issuing an amended Section 22 Class Order applicable to all people living or staying within the City and County […]
BY Communications | PUBLISHED: Jun 22, 2021
COVID-19 mRNA Vaccines Safely Interchangeable for Adults 18+ Supply Changes Means Second mRNA Dose Could Be Different from First Dose Pop-Up First-Dose Clinic for Youth Aged 12-17 on Saturday, June 26 Peterborough Public Health is advising local residents, that with the exception of our youth 12-17 years of age, anyone who books a first dose or […]
BY Communications | PUBLISHED: Jun 18, 2021
Residents Who Received AstraZeneca as a First Dose Can Choose an mRNA or AstraZeneca Vaccine For Their Second Dose People who received two doses of AstraZeneca vaccine can rest assured that the vaccine provides good protection against infection, and very good protection against severe disease and hospitalization. “For everyone, receiving the second vaccine dose is essential […]
BY Communications | PUBLISHED: Jun 18, 2021
High-Risk Contacts Asked to Get Tested and Self-Isolate Peterborough Public Health (PPH) is advising members of the public who attended Pine Crest Golf Club from June 11-13 and who meet the criteria of a high-risk exposure to get tested for COVID-19 following confirmation of a positive staff case. Pine Crest Golf Club is located in […]
BY outbreaks | PUBLISHED: Jun 12, 2021
This table is updated when a new outbreak is declared, when a causative agent is identified and/or when an outbreak is declared over. If you have questions about these outbreaks, please contact the facility. For further information, call Infectious Diseases program staff at 705-743-1000. Alert Date: 2021-06-12 Time: 11:00 AM Alert #028
BY Communications | PUBLISHED: Jun 11, 2021
Residents & Visitors Asked to Follow all Public Health Measures Peterborough Public Health, Peterborough County OPP, Peterborough Police Service and all 10 local municipalities are coming together to issue a joint statement encouraging residents and visitors to follow public health measures and make responsible choices when attending local beaches. This will help to ensure these […]
BY Communications | PUBLISHED: Jun 11, 2021
Board of Health Honours Student Nutrition Program Champion Mary Cozzarini The Board of Health recognized Principal Mary Cozzarini from the Peterborough Victoria Northumberland Clarington Catholic School Board (PVNCCDSB) for her 29 year-long commitment to local student nutrition programs. Ms. Cozzarini started organizing student breakfast programs at her school in 1992, based on the idea of […]
BY Comms Team | PUBLISHED: Jun 10, 2021
Peterborough Public Health Issues Instructions for COVID-19 Measures for All Workplaces Residents Encouraged to Dine with Household Members Only As Ontario prepares to enter Step 1 of the Roadmap to Reopen tomorrow (June 11), Peterborough Public Health has issued instructions to all employers and persons responsible for local businesses, organizations and workplaces within the City and […]
BY Comms Team | PUBLISHED: Jun 10, 2021
29 Years of Supporting Access to Healthy Food at School At last night’s Board of Health meeting, Principal Mary Cozzarini from the Peterborough Victoria Northumberland Clarington Catholic School Board (PVNCCDSB) was recognized for her 29 year-long commitment to local student nutrition programs. “Mary was one of the first at the table, and started something so […]
BY Comms Team | PUBLISHED: Jun 08, 2021
Peterborough Public Health is proud to announce that Dr. Rosana Salvaterra, Medical Officer of Health, has received the 2021 Distinguished Service Award today from the Association of Local Public Health Agencies (alPHa). “Dr. Salvaterra has been an incredible leader during the COVID-19 pandemic, whose tireless service ensured residents were protected and well-informed throughout this challenging […]
BY Comms Team | PUBLISHED: Jun 07, 2021
Public Health Recommends Those Who Received Pfizer or Moderna to Book the Same Vaccine for Second Dose Peterborough Public Health is advising eligible residents who wish to book a first or second dose of COVID-19 vaccine that there are many appointments currently available at local mass immunization clinics and pharmacies and more to open soon. COVID-19 […]
BY Comms Team | PUBLISHED: Jun 07, 2021
Media and the community are advised that the next Board of Health meeting will take place online on Wednesday, June 9, 2021 at 5:00 p.m. For access instructions to the online meeting, and to download the agenda and the online board package, please visit: www.peterboroughpublichealth.ca/about-us/meetings/ This meeting is open to the community and members of […]
BY outbreaks | PUBLISHED: Jun 07, 2021
This table is updated when a new outbreak is declared, when a causative agent is identified and/or when an outbreak is declared over. If you have questions about these outbreaks, please contact the facility. For further information, call Infectious Diseases program staff at 705-743-1000. Alert Date: 2021-06-07 Time: 9:15 AM Alert #027
BY Comms Team | PUBLISHED: Jun 03, 2021
Peterborough Public Health Activates Heat Warning System With summer quickly approaching, Peterborough Public Health has activated its Heat Warning and Information System (HWIS) to advise residents of the best way to protect their health when temperatures soar. Environment and Climate Change Canada will issue Heat Warnings 18 to 24 hours in advance of the heat […]
BY Comms Team | PUBLISHED: Jun 03, 2021
Indoor and Outdoor Gathering Limits Still Apply Peterborough Public Health is advising both local and seasonal residents that provincial Shutdown measures remain in place following the expiry of the provincial Stay-at-Home Order yesterday, including restrictions on gatherings, businesses, services and other activities. “As the weather warms up, it will be important to avoid crowding outside […]
