Peterborough Public Health News

Archives for "May 2022"


Multiple Outbreak Updates – Alert #060

BY outbreaks | PUBLISHED: May 31, 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:  2022-05-31  Time:  3:00 PM Alert #060

COVID-19 Immunization Clinic Moves Temporarily to Peterborough Public Health

BY Comms Team | PUBLISHED: May 31, 2022

Clinics will be unavailable the week of May 30 Peterborough Public Health will be moving the COVID-19 mass immunization clinic from the Healthy Planet Arena. Starting June 6, the COVID-19 vaccine clinics will be held temporarily at the Peterborough Public Health office at 185 King St., Peterborough ON. For the week of May 30, clinics […]

Fairhaven Riverside 4-Rhinovirus OB over and Peterborough RR-Covid-19 OB over – Alert #059

BY outbreaks | PUBLISHED: May 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:  2022-05-30  Time:  4:00 PM Alert #059

Keeping Your Well Water Safe During and After a Power Outage

BY Comms Team | PUBLISHED: May 27, 2022

Residents Urged to Take Precautions to Avoid Waterborne Illnesses Peterborough Public Health recognizes that many residents are still without power and many are starting to get power again. For those who get their water from a well, please be mindful of well and septic safety as your power is coming back on. Power outages can […]

Multiple Outbreak Updates – Alert #058

BY outbreaks | PUBLISHED: May 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:  2022-05-24  Time:  4:00 PM Alert #058

Memo to Rec Water Facilities and Food Premises

BY kerri | PUBLISHED: May 23, 2022

May 23, 2022 Memo – Rec Water Facilities Power Outage Memo – Food Premises Power Outage

Public Health and Safety Guidance Following Yesterday’s Severe Storm

BY kerri | PUBLISHED: May 22, 2022

Residents Urged to Take Precautions to Avoid Risks from  Foodborne and Waterborne Illnesses and Injuries Peterborough Public Health strongly advises residents to take appropriate precautions to protect themselves and others as the community recovers from the severe storm that hit the area yesterday. The resulting power outages and debris clean up may last for several […]

Fairhaven Westview 5 – COVID-19 over – Alert #057

BY outbreaks | PUBLISHED: May 20, 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:  2022-05-20  Time:  4:00 PM Alert #057

May – With the new CTS, let’s all show the community we care

BY Comms Team | PUBLISHED: May 19, 2022

The tainted supply of opioids poses a real danger. Work is well underway to prepare the Safe Consumption and Treatment Site (CTS) operated by FourCAST, to open on Simcoe Street soon. Peterborough Public Health is proud to be a part of the work with the Peterborough Drug Strategy to bring this service to the community. This […]

Stay Safe This May Long-Weekend

BY Comms Team | PUBLISHED: May 19, 2022

Peterborough Public Health Shares Safety Tips to Prevent Drug Poisonings With the May long-weekend approaching, Peterborough Public Health is reminding community members about the importance of drug poisoning prevention, not using drugs alone, and carrying a naloxone kit. If you or a loved one uses drugs, practicing harm reduction, planning ahead, and connecting to available […]

Applewood Manor Retirement Residence – Outbreak Over – Alert #056

BY outbreaks | PUBLISHED: May 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:  2022-05-18  Time:  4:00 PM Alert #056

PRHC A2 and A4 – Covid-19 Outbreaks over

BY outbreaks | PUBLISHED: May 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:  2022-05-16  Time:  4:00 PM Alert #055

May 11 – Board of Health Summary

BY Comms Team | PUBLISHED: May 13, 2022

Harm Reduction Services Update Carolyn Doris, Manager of Family & Community Health provided an overview of local harm reduction services in the community. Harm reduction, an important component of public health programs, refers to policies, programs and services that are designed to reduce or minimize negative consequences related to legal and illegal drugs/substances. Peterborough Public […]

COVID-19 Vaccine Second Booster Doses Are Available for Immunocompromised Residents

BY Comms Team | PUBLISHED: May 13, 2022

Check Eligibility Before Attending a COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic Residents who are immunocompromised or on immunosuppressive medication and received a 3 dose primary series of the COVID-19 vaccine are now eligible for a second booster dose if they meet the following criteria: 60 years of age or older First Nation, Inuit, Metis and their non-Indigenous household […]

Fairhaven LTC-Riverside 2-Covid-19 Outbreak and St Joseph at Fleming-Facility Wide-Norovirus – Alert #054

BY outbreaks | PUBLISHED: May 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:  2022-05-11  Time:  4:00 PM Alert #054

Multiple Outbreaks Over – Alert #053

BY outbreaks | PUBLISHED: May 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:  2022-05-09  Time:  4:00 PM Alert #053

PRHC A2 – Covid-19 Outbreak – Alert #052

BY outbreaks | PUBLISHED: May 05, 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:  2022-05-05  Time:  4:00 PM Alert #052

Peterborough Public Health Joins Other Ontario Health Units in Appeal to Chief Medical Officer of Health for Temporary Provincial Masking Mandate

BY Comms Team | PUBLISHED: May 05, 2022

COVID-19 Transmission Evidence Higher Than January’s Omicron Wave Dr. Thomas Piggott from Peterborough Public Health has united with two other Ontario public health agencies to send a letter to Ontario’s Chief Medical Officer of Health sharing concern with continued high disease activity, for a temporary province-wide masking mandate to bring down sixth wave transmission. Dr. […]

Peterborough Public Health Launches Interactive Dashboard for Peterborough Region COVID-19 Tracker

BY Comms Team | PUBLISHED: May 04, 2022

Current Status COVID-19 Risk Index Moves to “High Risk” Peterborough Public Health has launched a new dashboard, the Peterborough Region COVID-19 Tracker. This interactive dashboard will merge the COVID-19 Community Risk Index and the previous case and status data from the COVID-19 tracker. “We are pleased to be sharing additional data in an interactive way […]

PRHC C3 – Outbreak Over – Alert #051

BY outbreaks | PUBLISHED: May 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:  2022-05-04  Time:  4:00 PM Alert #051

Multiple Outbreak Updates – Alert #050

BY outbreaks | PUBLISHED: May 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:  2022-05-03  Time:  4:00 PM Alert #050

Multiple Outbreak Updates – Alert #049

BY outbreaks | PUBLISHED: May 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:  2022-05-02  Time:  3:30 PM Alert #049

Peterborough Public Health Issues Drug Poisoning Alert

BY Comms Team | PUBLISHED: May 02, 2022

Residents Urged to Carry Naloxone and Avoid Using Drugs Alone Today Peterborough Public Health issued a warning following an increase in suspected drug poisonings over the weekend. Between Friday April 29th and Saturday April 30th, Peterborough Public Health detected increases in drug-related Emergency Department Visits and Paramedic Calls for Service. During this period, there were […]

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