BY outbreaks | PUBLISHED: Sep 28, 2022
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: 2022-09-28 Time: 4:00 PM Alert #098
BY Comms Team | PUBLISHED: Sep 28, 2022
Those Not Up-to-Date with Their COVID-19 Vaccines Are at Higher-Risk Peterborough Public Health’s Local COVID-19 Risk Index has moved from “moderate” to “high” this week as COVID-19 transmission continues in our community. We are detecting an increase in all indicators including wastewater data, PCR test positivity, RAT count, case rate, and hospitalizations. In the last […]
BY Comms Team | PUBLISHED: Sep 28, 2022
Residents reminded to report all bite and scratch incidents Today is World Rabies Day. Although rare in Canada, rabies is a fatal disease with tens of thousands of deaths reported worldwide each year. Rabies can be prevented by knowing the signs of rabies infections in animals, avoiding contact with wild and unknown domestic animals, seeking […]
BY outbreaks | PUBLISHED: Sep 27, 2022
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: 2022-09-27 Time: 4:00 PM Alert #097
BY outbreaks | PUBLISHED: Sep 26, 2022
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: 2022-09-26 Time: 4:00 PM Alert #096
BY Comms Team | PUBLISHED: Sep 26, 2022
On Sunday September 25, the province announced that the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine will be available across Ontario for all children aged 6 months to 5 years. This is a 3 dose primary series with recommended intervals of 2 months (56 days) between each of the 3 doses. It is currently recommended for children aged 6 […]
BY outbreaks | PUBLISHED: Sep 23, 2022
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: 2022-09-23 Time: 3:15 PM Alert #095
BY outbreaks | PUBLISHED: Sep 22, 2022
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: 2022-09-22 Time: 4:00 PM Alert #094
BY outbreaks | PUBLISHED: Sep 21, 2022
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: 2022-09-21 Time: 4:00 PM Alert #093
BY Comms Team | PUBLISHED: Sep 21, 2022
Influenza Vaccines Will Be Available Later This Fall Wednesday, September 21, 2022 Peterborough Public Health is reporting the first confirmed case of influenza in our region. This year’s first influenza case comes significantly earlier than those identified prior to the pandemic. In the 2018-19 flu season the first case was confirmed on December 3. In […]
BY Comms Team | PUBLISHED: Sep 20, 2022
Posted September 20, 2022 Ontario Senior Dental Care Program Hallie Atter, Acting Director of Health Promotion, provided an update on Ontario Senior Dental Care Program. The program is designed to meet the needs of low-income seniors in the region. The program covers a variety of preventative medicine and treatment services, including dentures. Hallie shared that […]
BY Comms Team | PUBLISHED: Sep 19, 2022
September 14, 2022 Ontario Senior Dental Care Program Hallie Atter, Acting Director of Health Promotion, provided an update on Ontario Senior Dental Care Program. The program is designed to meet the needs of low-income seniors in the region. The program covers a variety of preventative medicine and treatment services, including dentures. Hallie shared that the […]
BY outbreaks | PUBLISHED: Sep 14, 2022
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: 2022-09-14 Time: 4:00 PM Alert #092
BY Comms Team | PUBLISHED: Sep 14, 2022
Residents Urged to Carry Naloxone and Avoid Using Drugs Alone Today Peterborough Public Health issued a warning following an increase in suspected drug poisonings. On Tuesday (September 13), Peterborough Public Health detected a higher than usual number of drug-related Emergency Department Visits. There was a total of 5 drug-related poisonings that were treated by the […]
BY Comms Team | PUBLISHED: Sep 13, 2022
Tuesday, September 13, 2022 Newly completed analysis estimates 265 to 291 lives may have been saved through preventive measures embraced by the community Peterborough Public Health is thanking residents of the region for their tremendous efforts at preventing COVID-19 over the last two and half years. “The pandemic has been difficult for us all, even […]
BY outbreaks | PUBLISHED: Sep 12, 2022
This table is updated when a new outreak 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: 2022-09-12 Time: 4:00 PM Alert #091
BY Comms Team | PUBLISHED: Sep 12, 2022
Eligible Individuals Can Book an Appointment Starting September 12 Today, the provincial government announced that the new Moderna Bivalent COVID-19 vaccine will be available to eligible residents in Ontario. Beginning on September 12, eligible residents will be able to book an appointment. To ensure those at highest risk receive the vaccine, the following individuals are […]
BY outbreaks | PUBLISHED: Sep 09, 2022
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: 2022-09-09 Time: 4:00 PM Alert #090
BY outbreaks | PUBLISHED: Sep 07, 2022
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: 2022-09-07 Time: 4:00 PM Alert #089
BY outbreaks | PUBLISHED: Sep 06, 2022
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: 2022-09-06 Time: 4:00 PM Alert #088
BY Comms Team | PUBLISHED: Sep 02, 2022
Peterborough Public Health Shares Safety Tips to Prevent Drug Poisonings Today, Peterborough Public Health (PPH) issued a drug poisoning alert following high numbers of suspected drug poisonings. On Thursday September 1, PPH detected 6 drug poisonings that resulted in paramedic calls for service and visits to the emergency department. These events are thought to be […]
BY Comms Team | PUBLISHED: Sep 01, 2022
Children Encouraged to Get Vaccinated Prior to Back-To-School The provincial government announced on August 31, 2022 that children aged 5-11 are now eligible for a third dose (first booster) of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine. To be eligible, children must have received their second dose at least 6 months (168 days) prior to receiving a third […]
