Respiratory Virus Wastewater Surveillance
Last updated/revised: September 16, 2025
Notice: Transition to Lakelands Public Health
Peterborough Public Health has merged with the Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit to become Lakelands Public Health.
We are currently migrating information from this site to our new website, www.lakelandsPH.ca. During this transition, the Peterborough Public Health site will remain available to ensure continued access to important resources and information.
If you are unable to find what you are looking for, please visit our new site or connect with us: info@lakelandsph.ca
As of Fall 2025, the COVID-19 & Respiratory Virus Risk Index is changing. Wastewater data for the Peterborough region will continue to be monitored and shared weekly on this webpage. Please continue to assess personal risk, practice infection prevention, and stay home when sick!
Guidance
While we work towards a harmonized assessment tool, residents are encouraged to continue practicing core prevention strategies to reduce their risk of respiratory viruses.
- Know your personal risk for illness (e.g., pre-existing conditions).
- If you feel unwell:
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- Stay home! Avoid social gatherings.
- Consider wearing a mask if you are around others.
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- Stay up to date with recommended immunizations. Talk to your health care provider to see what might be recommended for you.
- Wash your hands frequently.
- Cover your mouth and nose when you cough or sneeze.
- Clean commonly touched surfaces.
For questions on wastewater surveillance, please email info@peterboroughpublichealth.ca
For more information about COVID-19, visit the COVID-19 webpage.
For information on Outbreaks, visit the Outbreak webpage.
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