Peterborough Public Health News

Archives for "February 2023"


Multiple Outbreak Updates – Alert #026

BY outbreaks | PUBLISHED: Feb 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. Alert Date:  2023-02-28 Time:  4:00 PM Alert #026    

Peterborough RR – Covid-19 & Royal Gardens – Covid-19 outbreaks – Alert# 025

BY outbreaks | PUBLISHED: Feb 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:  2023-02-27 Time:  4:00 PM Alert #025    

Multiple Outbreak Updates – Alert #024

BY outbreaks | PUBLISHED: Feb 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:  2023-02-24 Time:  4:00 PM Alert #024

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

BY Comms Team | PUBLISHED: Feb 22, 2023

Risk of Respiratory Infection is Increasing in the Region Peterborough Public Health’s Local COVID-19 and Respiratory Virus Risk Index has moved from “low” to “moderate” this week as respiratory virus and COVID-19 transmission continue in our community. “After one week with lower transmission detected in our region, we are moving back to moderate risk for […]

Multiple Outbreak Updates – Alert #023

BY outbreaks | PUBLISHED: Feb 21, 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:  2023-02-21 Time:  4:00 PM Alert #023  

Rubidge Retirement Residence – Influenza A Outbreak – Alert #022

BY outbreaks | PUBLISHED: Feb 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:  2023-02-17 Time:  4:00 PM Alert #022      

Stay Safe This Holiday Long Weekend

BY Comms Team | PUBLISHED: Feb 16, 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 the holiday weekend approaches. With the holiday weekend and post-secondary reading week approaching, residents are reminded to carry naloxone and to avoid using drugs alone. What to do if you […]

Rubidge Retirement Residence – Unknown Respiratory Outbreak – Alert #021

BY outbreaks | PUBLISHED: Feb 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:  2023-02-15 Time:  4:00 PM Alert #021

Centennial Place LTCH – Unkown Gastroenteritis Outbreak Declared Over – Alert #020

BY outbreaks | PUBLISHED: Feb 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:  2023-02-14 Time:  4:00 PM Alert #020    

Riverview Manor & PRHC (A5) – Covid-19 Outbreak Declared – Alert #019

BY outbreaks | PUBLISHED: Feb 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:  2023-02-13 Time:  4:00 PM Alert #019    

Peterborough Public Health Launches Smoke-Free Ontario Act Enforcement Campaign

BY Comms Team | PUBLISHED: Feb 13, 2023

Tobacco Enforcement Officers to Focus on Reducing Youth Access to Tobacco and Vaping Products, and Protecting Against Second-hand Smoke and Vapour Peterborough Public Health (PPH), in collaboration with public health units across Central East Ontario, are stepping up tobacco enforcement efforts to ensure compliance with the Smoke-Free Ontario Act (SFOA). The SFOA prohibits the sale […]

Centennial Place LTC home – Covid-19 Outbreak Over – Alert #018

BY outbreaks | PUBLISHED: Feb 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:  2023-02-10 Time:  4:00 PM Alert #018    

Board of Health Meeting Summary – February

BY Comms Team | PUBLISHED: Feb 10, 2023

Opioid-Related Harms Update Dr. Thomas Piggott, Medical Officer of Health, shared an update about drug poisonings based on data featured on Peterborough Public Health’s Opioid Harms Data Portal. Dr. Piggott began by sharing a personal reflection on the worsening drug poisoning crisis in the community based on observations from recent outreach work carried out in […]

February 8 – Board of Health Summary

BY Comms Team | PUBLISHED: Feb 10, 2023

Opioid-Related Harms Update Dr. Thomas Piggott, Medical Officer of Health, shared an update about drug poisonings based on data featured on Peterborough Public Health’s Opioid Harms Data Portal. Dr. Piggott began by sharing a personal reflection on the worsening drug poisoning crisis in the community based on observations from recent outreach work carried out in […]

Princess Gardens – Covid-19 Outbreak Declared & Regency of Lakefield – RSV Outbreak Over – Alert #017

BY outbreaks | PUBLISHED: Feb 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:  2023-02-09 Time:  4:00 PM Alert #017    

Peterborough Public Health Issues Drug Poisoning Alert 

BY Comms Team | PUBLISHED: Feb 09, 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 Thursday, February 9, Peterborough Public Health received reports of multiple drug poisonings that occurred in Peterborough City. This is presumed to be the result of an opioid product that […]

Peterborough Regional Health Centre – B2 – Rehab & GABU Units – Outbreaks Over – Alert #016

BY outbreaks | PUBLISHED: Feb 07, 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:  2023-02-07 Time:  4:00 PM Alert #016 

Mpox Vaccines Available for Eligible Residents

BY Comms Team | PUBLISHED: Feb 07, 2023

Eligible Individuals Can Book an Appointment to Receive a 2-Dose Series Peterborough Public Health is reminding eligible residents who are at-risk of contracting Mpox (formerly known as monkeypox) to complete their 2-dose vaccination series of Imvamune. “We are cautioning residents that the risk of contracting Mpox is a bit higher after a recent outbreak in […]

Regency of Lakefield Retirement Residence – RSV Outbreak – Alert #015

BY outbreaks | PUBLISHED: Feb 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:  2023-02-06 Time:  4:00 PM Alert #015

Board of Health Meets February 8

BY Comms Team | PUBLISHED: Feb 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, February 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 […]

PRHC – Unit C3 – Norovirus Outbreak Over – Alert #014

BY outbreaks | PUBLISHED: Feb 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:  2023-02-02 Time:  4:00 PM Alert #014    

Peterborough Public Health Issues First Frostbite Alert of the Season

BY Comms Team | PUBLISHED: Feb 02, 2023

Alert Includes the City and County of Peterborough and Curve Lake and Hiawatha First Nations Peterborough Public Health has issued the first Frostbite Alert of the season due to forecasted windchill values reaching -37 oC overnight.  The extreme cold is expected to continue until Saturday, February 4. Extreme cold events are a potentially significant health […]

30 Years of Nourishing Students at School

BY Comms Team | PUBLISHED: Feb 02, 2023

This morning, Food for Kids Peterborough and County, along with local school boards and St. John’s Catholic elementary students and staff, recognized 30 years of Student Nutrition Programs (SNP) in our community. Once home to Confederation Public School, St. John’s continues to host a vibrant sit-down breakfast before the bell, feeding 290 students a day. […]

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