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Archives for "March 2023"


Kawartha Heights Retirement Residence – Covid 19 Outbreak Declared- Alert #42

BY outbreaks | PUBLISHED: Mar 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:  2023-03-31 Time:  4:00 PM Alert #042  

Local COVID-19 and Respiratory Virus Risk Index Moves to “Moderate”

BY Comms Team | PUBLISHED: Mar 29, 2023

Residents reminded to stay up to date with their COVID-19 vaccines After one week at “low”, Peterborough Public Health’s Local COVID-19 and Respiratory Virus Risk Index moves back to “moderate” risk for COVID-19 and respiratory virus transmission. “Unfortunately, we are seeing several COVID-19 indicators that suggest increasing risk, including hospitalizations and wastewater signals,” says Donna […]

Canterbury Gardens RR Enriched Care Unit- Covid19 Outbreak – Fairhaven LTC Riverside 1- OB Over -Alert #41

BY outbreaks | PUBLISHED: Mar 28, 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   2023-03-28 Time:  4:00 PM Alert #041

Peterborough Retirment Residence – Unknown Enteric Outbreak – Alert #040

BY outbreaks | PUBLISHED: Mar 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:  2023-03-27 Time:  4:00 PM Alert #040      

Multiple Outbreak Updates – Alert #039

BY outbreaks | PUBLISHED: Mar 24, 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:  2023-03-24 Time:  4:00 PM Alert #039  

March – Health Equity for All: Eliminating Racial Discrimination

BY Comms Team | PUBLISHED: Mar 24, 2023

By Councillor/Board of Health Chair Kathryn Wilson and Dr. Thomas Piggott This Tuesday, March 21 is the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination and we’d like to speak to you about racism and health. Recognized annually around the globe, March 21 is an opportunity to reflect on progress towards diversity, equity and inclusion. […]

Multiple Outbreaks Updates Alert #038

BY outbreaks | PUBLISHED: Mar 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:  2023-03-23 Time:  4:00 PM Alert #038

Peterborough Public Health Notifying Residents of Potential Surface Water Contamination

BY Comms Team | PUBLISHED: Mar 17, 2023

Residents advised that Peterborough Public Health continues to work with partners to monitor the situation. On Thursday March 16 and Friday March 17, increased discharge of diesel fuel was reported on Jackson Creek at the outlet to Little Lack, resulting in a visible oil sheen on the surface of the water. The Ministry of Environment, Conservation, and Parks […]

PRHC A5 – Covid-19 Outbreak Declared & Canterbury Gardens – Covid-19 Over – Alert #037

BY outbreaks | PUBLISHED: Mar 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:  2023-03-17 Time:  4:00 PM Alert #037    

St. Joseph’s at Fleming – RSV Outbreak Over – Alert #036

BY outbreaks | PUBLISHED: Mar 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:  2023-03-16 Time:  4:00 PM Alert #036    

Fairhaven Riverside 1 Rhinovirus & Unknown Respiratory & St. Joseph’s at Fleming Hilltop Unit Covid 19 Outbreaks – Alert #035

BY outbreaks | PUBLISHED: Mar 15, 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:  2023-03-15 Time:  4:00 PM Alert #035

Residents are Advised to Carry Multiple Naloxone Kits

BY Comms Team | PUBLISHED: Mar 15, 2023

Peterborough Public Health Shares Safety Tips to Prevent Drug Poisonings Peterborough Public Health is reminding community members about the importance of drug poisoning prevention as St. Patrick’s Day and National Poison Prevention Week approaches. The use of any unregulated substance or street drug could result in a drug poisoning.  Residents are urged to carry multiple […]

Multiple Outbreak Updates – Alert #034

BY outbreaks | PUBLISHED: Mar 14, 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:  2023-03-14 Time:  4:00 PM Alert #034    

Board of Health Meeting Summary – March

BY Comms Team | PUBLISHED: Mar 14, 2023

Opioid-Related Harms Update Dr. Piggott noted continued work and strategic plan prioritization of the drug poisoning crisis response. In particular Dr. Piggott emphasized the need for a continued 4-Pillar approach in the response and highlighted the community proposal advanced by FourCAST and CMHA for a community addictions detox and treatment facility, for which PPH wrote […]

Royal Gardens & PRHC A-2 – Covid-19 Outbreaks Over – Alert #033

BY outbreaks | PUBLISHED: Mar 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:  2023-03-13 Time:  4:00 PM Alert #033    

Fairhaven LTCH (Riverside 1) – Covid-19 Outbreak – Alert #032

BY outbreaks | PUBLISHED: Mar 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:  2023-03-10 Time:  4:00 PM Alert #032    

Peterborough Public Health Issues Toxic Drug Alert 

BY Comms Team | PUBLISHED: Mar 10, 2023

Unconfirmed lethal substance in Peterborough    Today, Peterborough Public Health issued a warning following unconfirmed reports of a benzodiazepine-like substance that may be associated with recent deaths in the community.  The toxic drug alert is for round and green bromazolam pills that may be sold as ‘Xanax’. The potency of this product is unknown. The Toronto […]

March 8 – Board of Health Summary

BY Comms Team | PUBLISHED: Mar 10, 2023

Opioid-Related Harms Update   Dr. Piggott noted continued work and strategic plan prioritization of the drug poisoning crisis response. In particular Dr. Piggott emphasized the need for a continued 4-Pillar approach in the response and highlighted the community proposal advanced by FourCAST and CMHA for a community addictions detox and treatment facility, for which PPH wrote […]

Centennial Place LTCH now Facility Wide – Covid-19 Outbreak – Alert #031

BY outbreaks | PUBLISHED: Mar 09, 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:  2023-03-09 Time:  4:00 PM Alert #031    

Celebrating Access to Food at School with a “Great Big Crunch”!

BY Comms Team | PUBLISHED: Mar 09, 2023

St. Patrick Catholic Elementary School Staff and Students Make Noise for Student Nutrition Programs Today, 250 St. Patrick Catholic Elementary School students and staff crunched down on Ontario apples to celebrate the Great Big Crunch. The event celebrates access to nutritious food at school for every child. “The Student Nutrition Program (SNP) is an integral part […]

It’s Time to Improve the Air We Breathe

BY Comms Team | PUBLISHED: Mar 09, 2023

Peterborough Public Health advocates for improved indoor air quality where we live, learn, work, and play While provincially legislated ‘lockdowns’, mask mandates, and gathering limits may be behind us, the COVID-19 pandemic is not over. In the region served by Peterborough Public Health (PPH), there were 103 PCR confirmed COVID deaths in 2022 and there […]

St Joseph at Fleming LTC: Creekside Unit – Unknown Respiratory Outbreak Over – Alert #030

BY outbreaks | PUBLISHED: Mar 08, 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:  2023-03-08 Time:  4:00 PM Alert #030    

More Action Needed to Improve Access to Reproductive and Sexual Health

BY Comms Team | PUBLISHED: Mar 08, 2023

Peterborough Public Health marks International Women’s Day with call for universal access to contraception and menstrual products Today, Peterborough Public Health marks International Women’s Day (IWD) with a call to improve health for women, girls, and gender-diverse people by bridging gaps in access to contraception and menstrual products. Equitable access to contraception and menstrual products […]

Peterborough Public Health Issues Drug Poisoning Alert

BY Comms Team | PUBLISHED: Mar 07, 2023

Residents Urged to Carry Naloxone and Avoid Using Drugs Alone Today, Peterborough Public Health issued a warning following an increase in suspected drug poisonings. On Tuesday, March 7, Peterborough Public Health detected a high number of drug poisonings in Peterborough City/County. A total of 5 drug-related poisonings were responded to by 911 first responders and […]

Centennial Place LTC (Millpond Unit) – Covid-19 Outbreak Declared & Royal Gardens (Enriched Care Unit) – Covid-19 Outbreak Over – Alert #029

BY outbreaks | PUBLISHED: Mar 06, 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:  2023-03-06 Time:  4:00 PM Alert #029    

Board of Health Meets March 8

BY Comms Team | PUBLISHED: Mar 06, 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, March 8, 2022 at 5:30 p.m. This meeting is open via teleconference line to the community and members of the media. The public can […]

St Joseph’s at Fleming (Hilltop) – Covid-19 Outbreak & Riverview Manor Unknown Enteric Outbreak – Alert #028

BY outbreaks | PUBLISHED: Mar 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:  2023-03-03 Time:  4:00 PM Alert #028

Peterborough Public Health to Move COVID-19 Immunization Services

BY Comms Team | PUBLISHED: Mar 03, 2023

Vaccinations Available at Peterborough Square Until March 17   Peterborough Public Health will be transitioning the COVID-19 immunization clinic located at Peterborough Square to Peterborough Public Health’s home office building at Jackson Square, 185 King Street. Beginning early April, community members can book COVID-19 vaccination appointments at the Peterborough Public Health Immunization Clinic at 185 King […]

PRHC Unit A-2 – Rehab Covid-19 Outbreak – Alert# 027

BY outbreaks | PUBLISHED: Mar 02, 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:  2023-03-02 Time:  4:00 PM Alert #027  

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