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Municipality of Trent Lakes Resumes Free Well Water Sample Drop-off Program April 5 for County Residents

BY Comms Team | PUBLISHED: Mar 31, 2022

Spring Melt Brings Higher Risk for Bacterial Contamination Peterborough Public Health (PPH) and the Municipality of Trent Lakes have made it easier for county residents to have their well water tested by offering free well water sample drop offs from spring to fall. This well water testing service is available at no charge to all […]

Township of North Kawartha Resumes Free Well Water Sample Drop-off Program April 5 for County Residents

BY Comms Team | PUBLISHED: Mar 31, 2022

Spring Melt Brings Higher Risk for Bacterial Contamination Peterborough Public Health (PPH) and the Township of North Kawartha have made it easier for county residents to have their well water tested by offering free well water sample drop offs from spring to fall. This well water testing service is available at no charge to all […]

Fairhaven Long-Term Care – Riverside Special Care Unit – Outbreak Over – Alert #033

BY outbreaks | PUBLISHED: Mar 30, 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:  2022-03-30  Time:  1:00 PM Alert #033 

Peterborough Public Health Pilots Local COVID-19 Community Risk Index

BY Comms Team | PUBLISHED: Mar 30, 2022

Current Status is “High” as Wastewater Signals Reach Same Levels as January’s Omicron Surge Peterborough Public Health released a beta-version of its new online COVID-19 Community Risk Index today to help residents protect themselves and others when local transmission levels are high. “Our goal with the COVID-19 Community Risk Index is to make our community’s […]

Peterborough Regional Health Centre – Unit A5 – Covid Outbreak AND Extendicare Lakefield LTC – Norovirus Outbreak Over – Alert #032

BY outbreaks | PUBLISHED: Mar 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:  2022-03-28  Time:  12:00 PM Alert #032 

COVID-19 Prevention & Treatment Support Available for Immunocompromised Residents

BY Comms Team | PUBLISHED: Mar 28, 2022

Fourth Vaccine Dose and Antiviral Prescriptions Can Help Residents Most At Risk of Severe Illness Peterborough Regional Health Centre (PRHC) and Peterborough Public Health (PPH) would like to remind residents who are immunocompromised or on immunosuppressive medication that additional support is available for the prevention and treatment of COVID-19. Residents who are immunocompromised due to a […]

Extendicare Lakefield LTC – Causative Agent update AND Springdale Country Manor LTC – Covid Outbreak – Alert #031

BY outbreaks | PUBLISHED: Mar 25, 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:  2022-03-25  Time:  2:00 PM Alert #031 

Princess Gardens Retirement Residence – Outbreak Over – Alert #030

BY outbreaks | PUBLISHED: Mar 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:  2022-03-24  Time:  2:30 PM Alert #030

Extendicare Lakefield Long-Term Care – Respiratory Outbreak – Alert #029

BY outbreaks | PUBLISHED: Mar 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:  2022-03-22  Time:  4:15 PM Alert #029

Rubidge Retirement Residence – Outbreak Over – Alert #028

BY outbreaks | PUBLISHED: Mar 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:  2022-03-21  Time:  3:00 PM Alert #028

Peterborough Public Health Recommends Masking Up for a Few More Weeks to Protect Others

BY Communications | PUBLISHED: Mar 18, 2022

Local COVID-19 Wastewater Signal Shows Recent Uptick; Masks Protect Others At-Risk of Serious Illness Peterborough Public Health strongly recommends local residents continue wearing masks after the provincial masking mandate ends on March 21 until COVID-19 transmission levels decline. “We recommend wearing a mask while indoors and around others for at least a few more weeks until […]

COVID-19 Vaccine Fourth Doses Are Available for Immunocompromised Residents

BY Communications | PUBLISHED: Mar 17, 2022

Check Eligibility Before Attending a COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic Peterborough Public Health (PPH) would like to remind residents who are immunocompromised or on immunosuppressive medication that they are eligible for a fourth dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. Residents who are immunocompromised due to a health condition or medication side effect are at an increased risk for […]

Pleasant Meadow Manor Long-Term Care – Outbreak Over – Alert #027

BY outbreaks | PUBLISHED: Mar 15, 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:  2022-03-15  Time:  2:00 PM Alert #027

Extendicare Lakefield LTC – causative agent identified – Norovirus Outbreak – Alert #026

BY outbreaks | PUBLISHED: Mar 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:  2022-03-11  Time:  12:00 PM Alert #026

Rubidge Retirement Residence – Covid Outbreak AND Springdale Country Manor LTC – Outbreak Over – Alert #025

BY outbreaks | PUBLISHED: Mar 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:  2022-03-10  Time:  3:30 PM Alert #025

A “Great Big Crunch” in Support of Healthy Food at School!

BY Comms Team | PUBLISHED: Mar 10, 2022

R.F. Downey Public School Makes Noise for School Food Programs Today, 250 R.F. Downey elementary school students and staff crunched down on Ontario Empire apples. Their aim is to raise awareness of the importance of healthy food at school. For 14 years, this school’s vibrant breakfast program has warmly welcomed students daily with a morning […]

March 9 Board of Health Summary

BY Comms Team | PUBLISHED: Mar 10, 2022

Board of Health Membership Update Board of Health Chair Mayor Andy Mitchell shared that Dan Moloney has joined Peterborough Public Health’s Board of Health as a provincial appointee commencing March 4, 2022. The Board looks forward to his contributions over the two-year term, and looks to draw from his experience as a financial advisor, and […]

Peterborough Public Health Resumes Food Handler Training Courses and Certification Exams

BY Comms Team | PUBLISHED: Mar 08, 2022

Today, Peterborough Public Health (PPH) is pleased to announce that registration for food handler training courses and certification exams will resume after being suspended for nearly two years due to the COVID-19 response and the redeployment of staff. Courses and exams will be limited over the next several months. Residents and local workers are encouraged […]

Empress Gardens Retirement Residence – Outbreak Over – Alert #024

BY outbreaks | PUBLISHED: Mar 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:  2022-03-08  Time:  12:00 PM Alert #024

Extendicare Lakefield LTC – Enteric Outbreak AND Fairhaven LTC – Riverside 3 Unit – Outbreak Over – Alert #023

BY outbreaks | PUBLISHED: Mar 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:  2022-03-07  Time:  12:00 PM Alert #023

Peterborough Public Health Offers Workplaces COVID-19 Guidance to Protect Staff & Patrons

BY Comms Team | PUBLISHED: Mar 07, 2022

Masking Indoors in Public Still Required, Employee Vaccination Policies Strongly Recommended; PPH Launches Survey to Gather Input from Employers/Businesses As provincial public health regulations ease, Peterborough Public Health is recommending local workplaces continue with vaccination-related measures to protect their employees, patrons and all vulnerable residents from the spread of COVID-19. These measures include maintaining workplace COVID-19 vaccination […]

Empress Gardens Retirement Residence – Enteric Outbreak AND Princess Gardens Retirement Residence – Covid-19 Outbreak – Alert #022

BY outbreaks | PUBLISHED: Mar 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:  2022-03-04  Time:  9:30 AM Alert #022

Maple View Retirement Residence – Outbreak Over – Alert #021

BY outbreaks | PUBLISHED: Mar 01, 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:  2022-03-01  Time:  1:00 PM Alert #021

Ontario Easing Proof of Vaccine Requirements, Indoor Capacity Limits for Public Settings

BY Comms Team | PUBLISHED: Mar 01, 2022

Masking Requirements Remain In Place Effective today at 12:01 a.m., Ontario removed proof of vaccination requirements and indoor capacity limits for all public settings, while masking remains in place as the province moved into the next phase of reopening – the Roadmap Exit Step. “Local businesses and public facilities have done an amazing job for […]

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