BY Communications | PUBLISHED: May 29, 2020
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 outbreaks | PUBLISHED: May 25, 2020
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: 2020-05-25 Time: 10:30 AM Alert #052
BY Communications | PUBLISHED: May 21, 2020
Front-line Workers Encouraged to Self-Monitor and Seek Out Testing if Symptomatic As the province enters Phase One of its reopening plan, Peterborough Public Health encourages all residents to get tested if they have any COVID-19 symptoms, especially if they are front-line workers. “Our local healthcare system has plenty of capacity to test residents with symptoms in […]
BY outbreaks | PUBLISHED: May 19, 2020
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: 2020-05-19 Time: 3:00 PM Alert #051
BY outbreaks | PUBLISHED: May 15, 2020
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: 2020-05-15 Time: 11:00 AM Alert #050
BY Communications | PUBLISHED: May 14, 2020
This meeting was held by teleconference in light of the COVID-19 pandemic and provincial emergency order prohibiting gatherings of more than five people. Board of Health Membership The Board of Health bid farewell to provincial appointees Catharine Praamsma and Michael Williams as their terms have expired. Board chair Andy Mitchell thanked them both for their […]
BY Communications | PUBLISHED: May 13, 2020
More Than 3,500 Residents and Staff Tested in 20 Facilities Today Peterborough Public Health reported the completion of COVID-19 testing for residents and staff in 20 local seniors’ residences. “This work was already underway before the Premier’s April 21 directive, and thanks to the tremendous support of our local healthcare partners, we were able to […]
BY outbreaks | PUBLISHED: May 12, 2020
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: 2020-05-12 Time: 12:45 PM Alert #049
BY Communications | PUBLISHED: May 12, 2020
Safety Tips Provided for Online Sales of Second-hand Items Peterborough Public Health is advising residents that garage and/or yard sales should not be held within its jurisdiction until further notice. This is in accordance with the extended emergency order issued by the Government of Ontario which prohibits public and social gatherings of more than five […]
BY outbreaks | PUBLISHED: May 11, 2020
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: 2020-05-11 Time: 3:40 PM Alert #048
BY Communications | PUBLISHED: May 11, 2020
Location: Teleconference – Login Details Below Media and the community are advised that the next Board of Health meeting will take place via teleconference on Wednesday, May 13, 2020 at 5:00 p.m. To download the May 13 agenda and the online board package, please visit: https://www.peterboroughpublichealth.ca/about-us/meetings/ This meeting is open to the community and members […]
BY outbreaks | PUBLISHED: May 07, 2020
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: 2020-05-07 Time: 4:00 PM Alert #047
BY outbreaks | PUBLISHED: May 04, 2020
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: 2020-05-04 Time: 12:00 PM Alert #046
BY Communications | PUBLISHED: May 01, 2020
ARCHIVE: Originally published on May 1, 2020 Peterborough Public Health Advising Retesting of Affected Individuals Peterborough Public Health (PPH) was notified today from BioTest Laboratories in Ottawa that a technical error has resulted in a decision by the lab to reject all 94 COVID-19 positive test results performed last weekend, including 22 specimens from local […]
BY Communications | PUBLISHED: May 01, 2020
Community Gardens Declared an Essential Service by the Province On April 25, 2020, Ontario announced that community gardens are considered essential services during the COVID-19 emergency orders. Community gardens are a source of fresh local food for many local residents. “We are happy to announce that community gardens are now permitted to open, provided that […]
