BY Comms Team | PUBLISHED: Feb 25, 2022
RE: Announcement of Provincial CTS Funding, February 25, 2022 Good morning, On behalf of Peterborough Public Health, our Board Chair Mayor Andy Mitchell and our board, our leadership team and the family and community health team working on the drug poisoning overdose crisis, I want to thank you for joining us for this announcement. Today […]
BY outbreaks | PUBLISHED: Feb 24, 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: 2022-02-24 Time: 11:00 AM Alert #020
BY Comms Team | PUBLISHED: Feb 23, 2022
Public Asked to Help Prevent Overdoses and Avoid Stigmatizing People Suffering from Addictions Today Peterborough Public Health issued a warning regarding an increase in suspected drug poisonings locally. Peterborough Public Health detected increases in Emergency Department Visits and Paramedic Calls for Service. On Tuesday February 22, there were a total of six unique overdose-related incidents for […]
BY outbreaks | PUBLISHED: Feb 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: 2022-02-23 Time: 11:30 AM Alert #019
BY outbreaks | PUBLISHED: Feb 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: 2022-02-22 Time: 4:30 PM Alert #018
BY Communications | PUBLISHED: Feb 18, 2022
Vaccine Clinic Calendar is Updated Weekly Starting February 18, residents aged 12-17 years are eligible to receive a COVID-19 booster dose at a date that is at least 6 months (168 days) after their second dose was received. Residents must be at least 12 years of age to book a booster dose appointment. At this […]
BY outbreaks | PUBLISHED: Feb 17, 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: 2022-02-17 Time: 2:30 PM Alert #017
BY Comms Team | PUBLISHED: Feb 17, 2022
Residents Urged to Remain Vigilant and Cautious as Omicron Transmission Continues Throughout Community Effective this morning (Thursday, February 17) at 12:01 a.m., Ontario decreased certain public health measures and moved into the next step of reopening. This includes increasing capacity limits for certain businesses, facilities, public gatherings, and private gatherings. “The reopening of Ontario has us […]
BY outbreaks | PUBLISHED: Feb 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: 2022-02-14 Time: 12:00 PM Alert #016
BY outbreaks | PUBLISHED: Feb 11, 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: 2022-02-11 Time: 4:00 PM Alert #015
BY Comms Team | PUBLISHED: Feb 11, 2022
One-Time Funding for Emergency Overdose Prevention Site Opioid-related deaths have increased annually in Peterborough since 2016, with local rates nearly double the provincial average since 2018. In 2021, there were on average four deaths every month in the Peterborough area. In the absence of a dedicated emergency response designed to prevent further drug-related fatalities, it […]
BY outbreaks | PUBLISHED: Feb 10, 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: 2022-02-10 Time: 2:30 PM Alert #014
BY outbreaks | PUBLISHED: Feb 08, 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: 2022-02-08 Time: 2:30 PM Alert #013
BY Comms Team | PUBLISHED: Feb 08, 2022
Peterborough Public Health and local partners, are notifying the public about the extension of the ‘Drug Poisoning Alert’ issued on Friday, February 4, 2022. Today, the Early Warning Surveillance System detected seven drug-related incidents that occurred over the weekend (February 4-6, 2022). We encourage members of the public to be cautious when using drugs. Due […]
BY outbreaks | PUBLISHED: Feb 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: 2022-02-07 Time: 1:00 PM Alert #012
BY outbreaks | PUBLISHED: Feb 04, 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: 2022-02-04 Time: 2:45 PM Alert #011
BY Communications | PUBLISHED: Feb 04, 2022
Public Asked to Help Prevent Overdoses and Avoid Stigmatizing People Suffering from Addictions Today Peterborough Public Health issued a warning regarding an unusual increase in suspected drug poisonings locally. “Over the last week, Peterborough Public Health detected an unexpected increase in emergency department visits,” explained Dr. Thomas Piggott. “There have been ten overdose-related emergency department visits […]
BY outbreaks | PUBLISHED: Feb 04, 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: 2022-02-04 Time: 9:00 AM Alert #010
BY Communications | PUBLISHED: Feb 02, 2022
One Local Resident Died On Average Every Week in 2021 Due to Drug-Related Overdoses Today Peterborough Public Health issued a reminder to the public about the importance of overdose prevention and not using drugs alone. “Over the last 12 months, we have seen an unprecedented amount of opioid-related paramedic calls for service and emergency department visits,” […]
