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Archives for "November 2022"


Centennial Place – Coronavirus Outbreak Over and Canterbury Gardens – Influenza A Outbreak – Alert #128

BY outbreaks | PUBLISHED: Nov 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:  2022-11-28 Time:  4:00 PM Alert #128

Peterborough Retirement Residence – Covid-19 Outbreak Over – Alert #127

BY outbreaks | PUBLISHED: Nov 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:  2022-11-25 Time:  4:00 PM Alert #127

Fairhaven LTCH Riverside 3 – Covid-19 Outbreak – Alert #126

BY outbreaks | PUBLISHED: Nov 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:  2022-11-21 Time:  4:00 PM Alert #126  

St. Joseph’s at Fleming LTCH – Creekside unit A & B – Covid-19 Outbreak Declared Over – Alert #125

BY outbreaks | PUBLISHED: Nov 18, 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:  2022-11-18 Time:  4:00 PM Alert #125  

Centennial Place LTCH – Causative Agent updated – Alert #124

BY outbreaks | PUBLISHED: Nov 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:  2022-11-17 Time:  4:00 PM Alert #124

Peterborough Public Health Releases 2022 Report Addressing Food Insecurity in Peterborough

BY Comms Team | PUBLISHED: Nov 17, 2022

A Key Ingredient in the Recipe for Health Equity Today, Peterborough Public Health releases the 2022 Report Addressing Food Insecurity in Peterborough. The report provides significant insight into the current local context of food insecurity and food affordability, and advocates for promising strategies to address the income roots of food insecurity. “Food insecurity, or worrying […]

Centennial Place LTC – Unit added to Outbreak – Alert #123

BY outbreaks | PUBLISHED: Nov 16, 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:  2022-11-16 Time:  4:00 PM Alert #123

Rubidge Retirement Residence – Respiratory Outbreak – Over – Alert #122

BY outbreaks | PUBLISHED: Nov 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:  2022-11-15 Time:  4:00 PM Alert #122

November 2022 – Board of Health Summary

BY Comms Team | PUBLISHED: Nov 15, 2022

Drug-Poisoning Update – Local Need for Supervised Inhalation Service Jocelyn Qualtrough and Evan Brockest, Health Promoters for the Family and Community Health Team were joined by Donna Rogers, Executive Director of FourCast to provide an update on the drug-poisoning crisis. Jocelyn Qualtrough shared data on drug-poisonings for 2022 to date. 325 opioid poisoning-related calls have […]

Water Sample Courier Service Paused for the Winter

BY Comms Team | PUBLISHED: Nov 15, 2022

Service Resumes in Spring 2023 in Two Northern County Townships Peterborough Public Health, the Municipality of Trent Lakes, and the Township of North Kawartha are pausing their joint well water sample drop-off program for the winter. The final date for county residents to drop off their samples to the North Kawartha Municipal Office and the […]

Multiple Outbreak Updates – Alert #121

BY outbreaks | PUBLISHED: Nov 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:  2022-11-14 Time:  4:00 PM Alert #121

Multiple Outbreak Updates – Alert #120

BY outbreaks | PUBLISHED: Nov 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:  2022-11-11 Time:  4:00 PM Alert #120

Peterborough Public Health Thanks Andy Mitchell and Outgoing Board of Health Members for their Service on Board of Health

BY Comms Team | PUBLISHED: Nov 10, 2022

Peterborough Public Health is thanking Board Chair, Mayor Andy Mitchell for his service as a member of the Board of Health and as Board Chair for three consecutive years. “Andy stepped up to chair our Board during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic response in 2020,” said Dr. Thomas Piggott Medical Officer of Health, “His […]

Regency Retirement Home Covid-19 Outbreak Declared Over & Extendicare PTBO – Lilac Lane Unkown Respiratory Outbreak Declared Over Alert #119

BY outbreaks | PUBLISHED: Nov 09, 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:  2022-11-09 Time:  4:00 PM Alert #119

Multiple Outbreak Updates – Alert #118

BY outbreaks | PUBLISHED: Nov 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:  2022-11-07 Time:  4:00 PM Alert #118

Board of Health Meets Virtually on November 9

BY Comms Team | PUBLISHED: Nov 07, 2022

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 virtually on Wednesday, November 9, 2022 at 5:00 p.m. This meeting is open via teleconference line to the community and members of the media. The public can […]

Climate Change is Affecting Your Health: A Climate Change Awareness Event

BY Comms Team | PUBLISHED: Nov 07, 2022

November 14 Virtual Event Explores the Impacts of Climate Change on Your Health For Our Grandchildren and Peterborough Public Health are inviting residents to a virtual event on November 14 at 7:00 p.m. to learn more about the impacts of climate change on our health. “The climate emergency is already impacting us locally. The storm […]

Ptbo Extendicare Lilac Lane – Unknown Resp. Outbreak and Riverview Manor – Facility Wide – Covid-19 Outbreak – Alert #117

BY outbreaks | PUBLISHED: Nov 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:  2022-11-04 Time:  4:00 PM Alert #117

Multiple Covid-19 Outbreaks Declared Over – Alert# 116

BY outbreaks | PUBLISHED: Nov 03, 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:  2022-11-03 Time:  4:00 PM Alert #116

Multiple Outbreak Updates – Alert #115

BY outbreaks | PUBLISHED: Nov 02, 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: 2022-11-02 Time: 4:00 PM Alert #115

Local COVID-19 Risk Index Moves to “Very High”

BY Comms Team | PUBLISHED: Nov 02, 2022

Risk of Respiratory Infection is High in the Region Peterborough Public Health’s Local COVID-19 Risk Index has moved from “high” to “very high” this week as COVID-19 transmission continues in our community. We are detecting an increase in PCR testing percent positivity showing that the prevalence of COVID-19 cases is increasing. “I am concerned that […]

Influenza (Flu) Vaccine Available in Peterborough Region

BY Comms Team | PUBLISHED: Nov 02, 2022

Peterborough Public Health to Host Flu Clinics for Eligible Residents Beginning November 1, the influenza vaccine (flu shot) will be available to all residents over the age of six months who live, work, or attend school in Ontario. Residents can receive an influenza vaccine through their health care provider, participating pharmacies, and at Peterborough Public […]

Multiple Outbreak Updates – Alert #114

BY outbreaks | PUBLISHED: Nov 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:  2022-11-01 Time:  4:00 PM Alert #114  

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