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Archives for "October 2023"


Alert#116 – October 31 Rubidge Retirement Residence Covid-19 Outbreak Declared Over

BY outbreaks | PUBLISHED: Oct 31, 2023

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:  2023-10-31 Time: 4:00 PM Alert #116

Alert# 115 – Multiple Outbreak updates

BY outbreaks | PUBLISHED: Oct 30, 2023

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:  2023-10-30 Time: 4:00 PM Alert #115.      

COVID-19 and Influenza Vaccine Eligibility Updated

BY Comms Team | PUBLISHED: Oct 30, 2023

XBB.1.5 COVID-19 Vaccine and Influenza Vaccine Now Available to Residents 6 Months and Older Starting today, all residents over the age of 6 months are now eligible to book an appointment for their fall COVID-19 and Influenza vaccines. The XBB.1.5 COVID-19 vaccine is recommended for all residents over the age of 6 months. This vaccine, […]

Alert#114- Applewood Manor-Facility Wide Covid 19 Declared

BY outbreaks | PUBLISHED: Oct 27, 2023

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:  2023-10-27 Time: 4:00 PM Alert #114

Alert# 113 – St. Joseph’s at Fleming – Woodland Covid-19 outbreak Declared over

BY outbreaks | PUBLISHED: Oct 26, 2023

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:  2023-10-26 Time: 4:00 PM Alert #113  

Alert# 112 – Pleasant Meadow Manor confirmed as Rhinovirus Outbreak, and PRHC A5 Covid-19 Outbreak Declared over.

BY outbreaks | PUBLISHED: Oct 25, 2023

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:  2023-10-25 Time: 4:00 PM Alert #112

Alert #111- Multiple Outbreak updates

BY outbreaks | PUBLISHED: Oct 23, 2023

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:  2023-10-23 Time: 4:00 PM Alert #111

Peterborough Public Health Partners with Local Veterinarians to Offer Low-Cost Rabies Clinics

BY Comms Team | PUBLISHED: Oct 23, 2023

Protect your Pets and Family this Fall  Peterborough Public Health (PPH) is teaming up with local veterinarians to offer multiple clinics across the County and City of Peterborough to protect pet dogs and cats against rabies. These vaccinations are low-cost at $35 – $40 per pet (cash only). No appointments needed and walk-ins will be accepted […]

Alert#110 – Multiple Outbreak updates

BY outbreaks | PUBLISHED: Oct 20, 2023

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:  2023-10-20 Time: 4:00 PM Alert #110

Alert#109 – PRHC B5 Surgical Unit – Covid-19 Outbreak Declared Over

BY outbreaks | PUBLISHED: Oct 18, 2023

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:  2023-10-18 Time: 4:00 PM Alert #109

Alert#108 – Rhinovirus outbreak at St Joseph’s at Fleming – Woodland Unit – Declared over

BY outbreaks | PUBLISHED: Oct 17, 2023

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:  2023-10-17 Time: 4:00 PM Alert #108  

Alert#107 – Multiple Outbreak Alerts

BY outbreaks | PUBLISHED: Oct 16, 2023

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:  2023-10-16 Time: 4:00 PM Alert #107

October 11 – Board of Health Summary

BY Comms Team | PUBLISHED: Oct 16, 2023

Nurse-Family Partnership Presentation  Krista Ward, Manager, Child Health Services, delivered a presentation on the Nurse-Family Partnership (NFP), a collaborative project of Peterborough Public Health and Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit (HKPRDHU). The NFP is an evidence-based, home visiting program for young, first-time mothers experiencing social or economic disadvantage. The program pairs mothers with […]

Alert#106- Rubidge Retirement Residence – Covid-19 Declared

BY outbreaks | PUBLISHED: Oct 13, 2023

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:  2023-10-13 Time: 4:00 PM Alert #106  

Alert# 105 – Multiple Updates

BY outbreaks | PUBLISHED: Oct 11, 2023

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: 2023-10-11 Time: 4:00 PM Alert #105  

First Influenza Case of the Season Confirmed

BY Comms Team | PUBLISHED: Oct 11, 2023

Influenza Vaccine Expected Soon Peterborough Public Health is reporting the first confirmed case of Influenza (flu) in the region. “This is an early case of flu in this region,” says Dr. Thomas Piggott, Medical Officer of Health. “We know that the individual acquired the Influenza virus locally in this region, which means the flu is […]

PRHC – A5 – Covid Declared – Alert#104

BY outbreaks | PUBLISHED: Oct 10, 2023

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:  2023-10-10 Time: 4:00 PM Alert #104  

Board of Health Meets October 11

BY Comms Team | PUBLISHED: Oct 10, 2023

Audio Access for Media and Members of the Public Will be Available Media and the community are advised that the next Board of Health meeting will take place in-person on Wednesday, October 11, 2023 at 5:30 p.m. This meeting is open via teleconference line to the community and members of the media. The public can […]

COVID-19 Vaccine Eligibility Update

BY Comms Team | PUBLISHED: Oct 06, 2023

Peterborough Public Health has received an initial shipment of COVID-19 Moderna XBB.1.5 vaccine. Residents in the first two eligibility groups are already receiving the new COVID-19 vaccine. Peterborough Public Health has clinics ready for all residents ages 6 months and older. Priority for appointments will be given to those in eligibility groups 1 and 2.  […]

Alert# 103 – Chartwell Jackson Creek Retirement Residence – Covid Declared

BY outbreaks | PUBLISHED: Oct 05, 2023

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:  2023-10-05 Time: 4:00 PM Alert #103  

Alert #102 St. Joseph’s at Fleming Woodland Covid/Rhinovirus Declared, PRHC B5 Surgical Unit Covid Declared

BY outbreaks | PUBLISHED: Oct 04, 2023

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: 2023-10-04 Time: 4:00 PM Alert #102.  

Alert#101- October 3, 2023 Multiple Updates

BY outbreaks | PUBLISHED: Oct 03, 2023

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:  2023-10-03 Time: 4:00 PM Alert #101

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