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Archives for "January 2023"


Extendicare PTBO LTC – Parainfluenza, RSV & other unknown agent(s) Outbreak – Alert #013

BY outbreaks | PUBLISHED: Jan 31, 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:  2023-01-31 Time:  4:00 PM Alert #013       

Multiple Outbreak Updates – Alert #012

BY outbreaks | PUBLISHED: Jan 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:  2023-01-30 Time:  4:00 PM Alert #012      

Peterborough Public Health Extends January 26 Drug Poisoning Alert

BY Comms Team | PUBLISHED: Jan 30, 2023

Today, Peterborough Public Health is extending the drug poisoning alert issued on Thursday, January 26. From Wednesday, January 25th to Sunday, January 29th Peterborough Public Health detected high numbers of drug poisonings that occurred in Peterborough City/County. A total of 18 drug-related poisonings were responded to by 911 first responders. We continue to monitor drug-related […]

PRHC unit B2 – Covid-19 Outbreak & Centennial Place LTC – RSV, Entero/Rhino Over Alert #011

BY outbreaks | PUBLISHED: Jan 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:  2023-01-27 Time:  4:00 PM Alert #011

PRHC B6 – Norovirus Over and Ext Ptbo – Respiratory Outbreak Declared – Alert #010

BY outbreaks | PUBLISHED: Jan 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:  2023-01-26 Time:  4:00 PM Alert #010

Peterborough Public Health Issues Drug Poisoning Alert

BY Comms Team | PUBLISHED: Jan 26, 2023

Today, Peterborough Public Health issued a warning following an increase in suspected drug poisonings. On Thursday, January 26, Peterborough Public Health detected a high number of drug poisonings that occurred over the last 24 hours in Peterborough City/County. A total of 5 drug-related poisonings were responded to by 911 first responders. This is presumed to […]

Covid-19 Over at Pleasant Meadow Manor & Influenza Over at PRHC unit D1/PICU Alert #009

BY outbreaks | PUBLISHED: Jan 25, 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:  2023-01-25 Time:  4:00 PM Alert #009  

Peterborough Regional Health Centre – Unit C3 – Norovirus Outbreak – Alert #008

BY outbreaks | PUBLISHED: Jan 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:  2023-01-20 Time:  4:00 PM Alert #008

PRHC B6 – Norovirus Outbreak and Peterborough R.R. – Unknown Respiratory Outbreak – Alert #007

BY outbreaks | PUBLISHED: Jan 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:  2023-01-19 Time:  4:00 PM Alert #007

PRHC-B6 Unknown Enteric Outbreak and Fairhaven LTC – Outbreak over – Alert #006

BY outbreaks | PUBLISHED: Jan 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:  2023-01-17 Time:  4:00 PM Alert #006

St. Joseph at Fleming LTC, Creekside Unit – Outbreak Over – Alert #005

BY outbreaks | PUBLISHED: Jan 16, 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:  2023-01-16 Time:  4:00 PM Alert #005

Board of Health Meeting Summary – January

BY Comms Team | PUBLISHED: Jan 16, 2023

January 11, 2023 Elections & Committee Appointments The Board of Health voted to appoint Councillor Kathryn Wilson as Chairperson and Mr. Dan Moloney as Vice-Chairperson for the Board of Health in 2023. The Board of Health also approved appointments for the following committees: Indigenous Health Advisory Circle, Governance Committee, and Stewardship Committee. Improving Indoor Air Quality […]

Peterborough Regional Health Centre – Unit D1 & PICU – Influenza A Outbreak – Alert #004

BY outbreaks | PUBLISHED: Jan 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:  2023-01-013 Time:  4:00 PM Alert #004

January 11 – Board of Health Summary

BY Comms Team | PUBLISHED: Jan 13, 2023

Elections & Committee Appointments The Board of Health voted to appoint Councillor Kathryn Wilson as Chairperson and Mr. Dan Moloney as Vice-Chairperson for the Board of Health in 2023. The Board of Health also approved appointments for the following committees: Indigenous Health Advisory Circle, Governance Committee, and Stewardship Committee. Improving Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) in […]

Springdale Country Manor LTC Outbreak – Coronavirus OC43 – Alert #3

BY outbreaks | PUBLISHED: Jan 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:  2023-01-012 Time:  4:00 PM Alert #003

Multiple Outbreak Updates – Alert #002

BY outbreaks | PUBLISHED: Jan 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:  2023-01-09 Time:  4:00 PM Alert #002

Peterborough Public Health Issues Drug Poisoning Alert

BY Comms Team | PUBLISHED: Jan 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 Monday, January 9, Peterborough Public Health detected a high number of drug poisonings that occurred over the weekend in Peterborough City/County. A total of 7 drug-related poisonings were responded to […]

Peterborough Public Health Resuming Student Immunization Enforcement

BY Comms Team | PUBLISHED: Jan 09, 2023

Parents/Guardians Reminded to Update Student Immunization Records In alignment with other health units across the province, starting January 11, 2023, Peterborough Public Health (PPH) will begin enforcement of the Immunization of School Pupils Act (ISPA). “Immunizations protect children from highly infectious viruses and bacteria that can lead to severe disease,” says Dr. Thomas Piggott, Medical […]

Peterborough Public Health COVID-19 and Respiratory Virus Risk Index Moves to High Risk

BY Comms Team | PUBLISHED: Jan 04, 2023

COVID-19 Wastewater Data Indicates Transmission is Rising Peterborough Public Health’s COVID-19 and Respiratory Virus Risk Index has moved to the High-Risk level this week. “The increase in risk level today is driven by increases in transmission of COVID-19 and other respiratory viruses” says Dr. Thomas Piggott, Medical Officer of Health. “As we continue to see the […]

Multiple Outbreak Updates – Alert #001

BY outbreaks | PUBLISHED: Jan 03, 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:  2023-01-03 Time:  4:00 PM Alert #001

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