Peterborough Public Health News

Archives for "May 2024"


West Nile Virus Confirmed in Local Bird 

BY Comms Team | PUBLISHED: May 30, 2024

West Nile Virus Confirmed in Local Bird  Peterborough Public Health is advising the public that a local bird has tested positive for West Nile Virus (WNV). The bird was found dead in the Peterborough region early in May and submitted for testing.   Birds and mosquitos can carry and be a host for WNV. During the […]

May 2024 – Board of Health Summary

BY Comms Team | PUBLISHED: May 14, 2024

May 8, 2024 Peterborough Youth Substance Use Prevention Pilot Carolyn Doris, Manager of Family and Community Health and Claire Townshend, Manager of Family and Community Health provided an update on Peterborough Public Health’s approach to youth substance use prevention. Peterborough region ranks above the Ontario average for youth self-reported alcohol use, ED visits due to […]

Board of Health Meets May 8

BY Comms Team | PUBLISHED: May 06, 2024

Board of Health Meets May 8 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 virtually on Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at 5:00 p.m. This meeting is open via teleconference line to the community and members […]

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