BY Comms Team | PUBLISHED: Mar 31, 2022
Spring Melt Brings Higher Risk for Bacterial Contamination Peterborough Public Health (PPH) and the Municipality of Trent Lakes have made it easier for county residents to have their well water tested by offering free well water sample drop offs from spring to fall. This well water testing service is available at no charge to all […]
BY Comms Team | PUBLISHED: Mar 31, 2022
Spring Melt Brings Higher Risk for Bacterial Contamination Peterborough Public Health (PPH) and the Township of North Kawartha have made it easier for county residents to have their well water tested by offering free well water sample drop offs from spring to fall. This well water testing service is available at no charge to all […]
BY outbreaks | PUBLISHED: Mar 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: 2022-03-30 Time: 1:00 PM Alert #033
BY Comms Team | PUBLISHED: Mar 30, 2022
Current Status is “High” as Wastewater Signals Reach Same Levels as January’s Omicron Surge Peterborough Public Health released a beta-version of its new online COVID-19 Community Risk Index today to help residents protect themselves and others when local transmission levels are high. “Our goal with the COVID-19 Community Risk Index is to make our community’s […]
BY outbreaks | PUBLISHED: Mar 28, 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: 2022-03-28 Time: 12:00 PM Alert #032
BY Comms Team | PUBLISHED: Mar 28, 2022
Fourth Vaccine Dose and Antiviral Prescriptions Can Help Residents Most At Risk of Severe Illness Peterborough Regional Health Centre (PRHC) and Peterborough Public Health (PPH) would like to remind residents who are immunocompromised or on immunosuppressive medication that additional support is available for the prevention and treatment of COVID-19. Residents who are immunocompromised due to a […]
BY outbreaks | PUBLISHED: Mar 25, 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: 2022-03-25 Time: 2:00 PM Alert #031
BY outbreaks | PUBLISHED: Mar 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: 2022-03-24 Time: 2:30 PM Alert #030
BY outbreaks | PUBLISHED: Mar 22, 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: 2022-03-22 Time: 4:15 PM Alert #029
BY outbreaks | PUBLISHED: Mar 21, 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: 2022-03-21 Time: 3:00 PM Alert #028
BY Communications | PUBLISHED: Mar 18, 2022
Local COVID-19 Wastewater Signal Shows Recent Uptick; Masks Protect Others At-Risk of Serious Illness Peterborough Public Health strongly recommends local residents continue wearing masks after the provincial masking mandate ends on March 21 until COVID-19 transmission levels decline. “We recommend wearing a mask while indoors and around others for at least a few more weeks until […]
BY Communications | PUBLISHED: Mar 17, 2022
Check Eligibility Before Attending a COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic Peterborough Public Health (PPH) would like to remind residents who are immunocompromised or on immunosuppressive medication that they are eligible for a fourth dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. Residents who are immunocompromised due to a health condition or medication side effect are at an increased risk for […]
BY outbreaks | PUBLISHED: Mar 15, 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: 2022-03-15 Time: 2:00 PM Alert #027
BY outbreaks | PUBLISHED: Mar 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: 2022-03-11 Time: 12:00 PM Alert #026
BY outbreaks | PUBLISHED: Mar 10, 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: 2022-03-10 Time: 3:30 PM Alert #025
BY Comms Team | PUBLISHED: Mar 10, 2022
R.F. Downey Public School Makes Noise for School Food Programs Today, 250 R.F. Downey elementary school students and staff crunched down on Ontario Empire apples. Their aim is to raise awareness of the importance of healthy food at school. For 14 years, this school’s vibrant breakfast program has warmly welcomed students daily with a morning […]
BY Comms Team | PUBLISHED: Mar 10, 2022
Board of Health Membership Update Board of Health Chair Mayor Andy Mitchell shared that Dan Moloney has joined Peterborough Public Health’s Board of Health as a provincial appointee commencing March 4, 2022. The Board looks forward to his contributions over the two-year term, and looks to draw from his experience as a financial advisor, and […]
BY Comms Team | PUBLISHED: Mar 08, 2022
Today, Peterborough Public Health (PPH) is pleased to announce that registration for food handler training courses and certification exams will resume after being suspended for nearly two years due to the COVID-19 response and the redeployment of staff. Courses and exams will be limited over the next several months. Residents and local workers are encouraged […]
BY outbreaks | PUBLISHED: Mar 08, 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: 2022-03-08 Time: 12:00 PM Alert #024
BY outbreaks | PUBLISHED: Mar 07, 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: 2022-03-07 Time: 12:00 PM Alert #023
BY Comms Team | PUBLISHED: Mar 07, 2022
Masking Indoors in Public Still Required, Employee Vaccination Policies Strongly Recommended; PPH Launches Survey to Gather Input from Employers/Businesses As provincial public health regulations ease, Peterborough Public Health is recommending local workplaces continue with vaccination-related measures to protect their employees, patrons and all vulnerable residents from the spread of COVID-19. These measures include maintaining workplace COVID-19 vaccination […]
BY outbreaks | PUBLISHED: Mar 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: 2022-03-04 Time: 9:30 AM Alert #022
BY outbreaks | PUBLISHED: Mar 01, 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: 2022-03-01 Time: 1:00 PM Alert #021
BY Comms Team | PUBLISHED: Mar 01, 2022
Masking Requirements Remain In Place Effective today at 12:01 a.m., Ontario removed proof of vaccination requirements and indoor capacity limits for all public settings, while masking remains in place as the province moved into the next phase of reopening – the Roadmap Exit Step. “Local businesses and public facilities have done an amazing job for […]
