Peterborough Public Health News

Archives for "July 2023"


St Joseph’s at Fleming (Woodland Unit E) – Unknown Respiratory Outbreak Now Over – Alert #081

BY outbreaks | PUBLISHED: Jul 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:  2023-07-28 Time:  4:00 PM Alert #081

Fairhaven LTCH Rhinovirus Outbreak Now Over – Alert #080

BY outbreaks | PUBLISHED: Jul 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:  2023-07-26 Time:  4:00 PM Alert #080

Tobacco Enforcement Officers Ensure Compliance with the Smoke-Free Ontario Act

BY Communications | PUBLISHED: Jul 26, 2023

Parks, Playgrounds and Beaches: The Air is Shared A hotspot for tourists and residents alike, parks and beaches throughout the County and City of Peterborough are popular attractions for those seeking relief from hot temperatures or a local option for some family fun. Throughout the summer, Peterborough Public Health (PPH) helps to ensure these spaces […]

Maple View R.R. Outbreak Now Confirmed as Rhinovirus – Alert #079

BY outbreaks | PUBLISHED: Jul 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:  2023-07-24 Time:  4:00 PM Alert #079

Confirmed Harmful Blue-Green Algae Bloom

BY Communications | PUBLISHED: Jul 24, 2023

Two area beaches will remain closed pending further testing   Peterborough Public Health (PPH) is notifying residents and visitors that Rogers Cove and Beavermead beaches will remain closed to protect the health and safety of the public and pets.    On July 14, The Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks (MECP) sampled the beach at Rogers […]

Fairhaven LTCH (Riverside Unit) – Rhinovirus Outbreak Declared – Alert #078

BY outbreaks | PUBLISHED: Jul 20, 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:  2023-07-20 Time:  4:00 PM Alert #078

St Joseph’s at Fleming (Woodland Unit E side) – Unknown Respiratory Outbreak – Alert #077

BY outbreaks | PUBLISHED: Jul 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:  2023-07-19 Time:  4:00 PM Alert #077

Maple View Retirment Residence -Unknown Respiratory Outbreak Declared – Alert #076

BY outbreaks | PUBLISHED: Jul 18, 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. 2023-07-18 Time:  4:00 PM Alert #076  

St Joseph’s at Fleming – Rhinovirus Outbreak Now Over – Alert #075

BY outbreaks | PUBLISHED: Jul 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:  2023-07-14 Time:  4:00 PM Alert #075  

Potential Blue-Green Algae Bloom at Beavermead and Rogers Cove Public Beaches

BY Comms Team | PUBLISHED: Jul 14, 2023

Peterborough Public Health is advising residents that two beaches in the City of Peterborough,  Beavermead Park Beach (2011 Ashburnham Drive, Peterborough) and Rogers Cove Beach (131 Maria Street, Peterborough), will be closed until further notice due to the observation of possible harmful blue-green algae blooms.   “On Friday July 14, our staff observed the suspect […]

St Joseph’s at Fleming Update – Rhinovirus Outbreak – Alert #074

BY outbreaks | PUBLISHED: Jul 12, 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:  2023-07-12 Time:  4:00 PM Alert #074

Pleasant Meadow Manor – Rhinovirus Outbreak Now Over – Alert #073

BY outbreaks | PUBLISHED: Jul 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. Date:  2023-07-06 Time:  4:00 PM Alert #073

Pleasant Meadow Manor & St Joseph’s at Fleming – Rhinovirus Outbreaks Declared

BY outbreaks | PUBLISHED: Jul 04, 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:  2023-07-04 Time:  4:00 PM Alert #072  

Peterborough Public Health Issues First Heat Warning of the Season

BY Comms Team | PUBLISHED: Jul 04, 2023

Today Peterborough Public Health is issuing the first Heat Warning of the season. A heat event is expected to affect the local area starting today and into Thursday. Daytime temperatures will reach 30 degrees C on Tuesday and Wednesday with a humidex expected to reach high thirties on both days. Slightly cooler temperatures are expected […]

Peterborough Public Health Issues Drug-Poisoning Alert

BY Comms Team | PUBLISHED: Jul 04, 2023

Residents Urged to Carry Naloxone Today, Peterborough Public Health issued a warning following an increase in suspected drug-poisonings.   Over the long weekend, Peterborough Public Health detected more than 15 suspected drug-poisonings that occurred in Peterborough City/County. Poisonings were responded to by 911 first responders, emergency department staff, and service providers in the community. These reports […]

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