BY outbreaks | PUBLISHED: Jun 30, 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: 2023-06-30 Time: 4:00 PM Alert #071
BY outbreaks | PUBLISHED: Jun 26, 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: 2023-06-26 Time: 4:00 PM Alert #070
BY Comms Team | PUBLISHED: Jun 22, 2023
Residents Advised to Report Blooms in Local Lakes Peterborough Public Health (PPH) is advising residents to protect themselves and their pets from blue-green algae, which may bloom on local lakes. To report a blue-green algae bloom, residents can contact the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks at 1-866-MOETIPS (663-8477). The Ministry of the Environment, […]
BY outbreaks | PUBLISHED: Jun 19, 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: 2023-06-19 Time: 4:00 PM Alert #069
BY Comms Team | PUBLISHED: Jun 16, 2023
New Board of Health Member Scott Baker was introduced as a new provincial appointee to the Board of Health. Baker will serve a 3-year term and is expected to begin attending Board of Health meetings in October 2023. Hiawatha First Nation Health & Social Services Update Sydney Bertrand, Manager of Health and Social Services with […]
BY outbreaks | PUBLISHED: Jun 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: 2023-06-15 Time: 4:00 PM Alert #068
BY outbreaks | PUBLISHED: Jun 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: 2023-06-13 Time: 4:00 PM Alert #067
BY Comms Team | PUBLISHED: Jun 13, 2023
Public Health Inspectors Resume Testing Beach Water Quality Beach water testing by Peterborough Public Health (PPH) has resumed as the weather has warmed up. Testing includes public beaches in Curve Lake and Hiawatha First Nations, and in the County and City of Peterborough. Beaches will be regularly tested to ensure water quality conditions are safe […]
BY Comms Team | PUBLISHED: Jun 12, 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, June 14, 2023 at 5:30 p.m. This meeting is open via teleconference line to the community and members of the media. The public can […]
BY Comms Team | PUBLISHED: Jun 05, 2023
Residents Advised to Take Precautions to Prevent Health Impacts Today, Peterborough Public Health (PPH) is advising residents to take precautions as outdoor air quality remains poor (at the high risk level) due to ongoing forest fires. Smoke from forest fires throughout the province and from Quebec is present in the air in our region. Forest […]
BY outbreaks | PUBLISHED: Jun 01, 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: 2023-06-01 Time: 4:00 PM Alert #066
BY Comms Team | PUBLISHED: Jun 01, 2023
Residents Urged to Carry Naloxone and Recognize the Signs of a Drug-Poisoning Today, Peterborough Public Health issued a warning following an increase in suspected drug-poisonings. On Thursday, June 1, Peterborough Public Health detected a high number of drug-poisonings that occurred yesterday in Peterborough City/County. Poisonings were responded to by 911 first responders, emergency department staff, and […]
