Peterborough Public Health News

Archives for "July 2021"


More COVID-19 Vaccination Walk-in Clinics Coming to Apsley, Buckhorn and Millbrook in August

BY Comms Team | PUBLISHED: Jul 27, 2021

Evinrude Clinic Closed July 30-August 2, Reopens August 3 in Multipurpose Room, Great Prizes Available!   Peterborough Public Health (PPH) announced several updates to its COVID-19 vaccination clinic schedule across the region today. Three new “pop-up” walk-in clinic dates for residents 18 years of age or older have been added for communities in Peterborough County – […]

Riverview Manor Long Term Care – Outbreak Over – Alert #032

BY outbreaks | PUBLISHED: Jul 26, 2021

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:  2021-07-26  Time:  9:00 AM  Alert #032

July 21 Board of Health Summary

BY Comms Team | PUBLISHED: Jul 23, 2021

COVID-19 Update The current state of the outbreak reflects a great improvement over the past two weeks. The case incidence rate now stands at 1.4 cases per 100,000, which is lower than the provincial rate of 7 cases per 100,000. There is one active outbreak locally in a congregate living setting, it has two cases […]

Board of Health Meets In Person July 21

BY Comms Team | PUBLISHED: Jul 20, 2021

Location: Second Floor, Peterborough Public Health, Jackson Square, 185 King St. Media and the community are advised that the next Board of Health meeting will take place in person on Wednesday, July 21, 2021 at 6:30 p.m. in the Anstruther Lake, Buckhorn Lake & Chemong Lake Rooms on the second floor of Peterborough Public Health, […]

Evinrude Centre COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic Now Accepting First and Second Dose Walk-ins

BY Comms Team | PUBLISHED: Jul 19, 2021

All residents over the age of 12 are eligible to receive a second dose at least 28 days after their first dose. All COVID-19 vaccine clinics at the Evinrude Centre in Peterborough are now accepting first and second dose walk-ins. All residents who have received their COVID-19 vaccine at least 28 days prior are eligible […]

COVID-19 Vaccine Appointments Are Available to Move Up Second Doses

BY Communications | PUBLISHED: Jul 16, 2021

Health Unit Slowly Transitioning to Targeted Vaccine Delivery Models As of Wednesday July 14, 54% of Peterborough residents over the age of 12 are fully vaccinated! The success of our local COVID-19 vaccination campaign means that Peterborough Public Health can begin shifting to more targeted method to vaccinate residents. Starting in August, Peterborough Public Health […]

Entering Step 3 of Ontario’s Reopening Plan: What to Expect Locally

BY Communications | PUBLISHED: Jul 15, 2021

As Local COVID-19 Case Incidence Rates Remain High, Health Officials Urge Compliance with Public Health Measures to Prevent a Fourth Wave Although Peterborough Public Health (PPH) will enter Step 3 of Ontario’s Reopening Plan along with the rest of the province tomorrow, local health officials are wary that the number of current cases and outbreaks […]

Pleasant Meadow Manor Long Term Care – Outbreak Over – Alert #031

BY outbreaks | PUBLISHED: Jul 14, 2021

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:  2021-07-14  Time:  10:00 AM  Alert #031

COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic on Thursday, July 15 in Apsley

BY Communications | PUBLISHED: Jul 12, 2021

Pop-Up Vaccination Clinic for All Township of North Kawartha Residents In partnership with the Township of North Kawartha, Peterborough Public Health is holding a pop-up COVID-19 vaccination clinic for local residents aged 12 and older on Thursday, July 15 from 2:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the North Kawartha Community Centre, located at 340 McFadden […]

Wet Weather Leads to More Mosquitoes

BY Comms Team | PUBLISHED: Jul 09, 2021

Risk of West Nile Virus May Be Higher With wet weather in the forecast, Peterborough Public Health is advising residents to take extra precautions avoiding mosquito bites this season to prevent the risk of a West Nile virus infection. “We could see more mosquitoes this year so it’s even more important to protect yourself by […]

Peterborough Public Health Offers Drop-in Vaccination Clinic for Vulnerable Residents

BY Comms Team | PUBLISHED: Jul 09, 2021

With the Delta Variant Circulating, Achieving High Vaccine Coverage is Key to Preventing Fourth Wave Together with several community partners, Peterborough Public Health (PPH) held a three-day outdoor drop-in COVID-19 vaccine clinic from Tuesday, July 6 to Thursday, July 8 at City Hall for people who use the services of emergency shelters, and other support […]

Riverview Manor Long Term Care – Unknown Respiratory Outbreak – Alert #030

BY outbreaks | PUBLISHED: Jul 08, 2021

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:  2021-07-08  Time:  2:15 PM  Alert #030

COVID-19 Vaccine Eligibility for Second Dose Now Open for Everyone 12 Years and Over

BY Communications | PUBLISHED: Jul 06, 2021

Walk-ins Welcome for Youth First Doses at Peterborough Regional Health Centre Vaccine Clinic As of Monday July 5, all residents who are 12 years of age or older are eligible to book a second dose appointment. Those aged 12-17 will be able to book a first and second dose appointment for the Pfizer mRNA vaccine […]

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