You have recently travelled outside of Canada and are required to self-isolate for 14 days after returning. Follow these instructions to reduce the risk of spreading illness to others: Travelling home from the airport via taxi/ride share • If you are unable to travel home by private vehicle and have to use taxi/ride share, sit… Read more…
Peterborough Public Health Reports First COVID-19 Case in Long-Term Care Home
Today Peterborough Public Health reported the first case of COVID-19 in a local long-term care home. One resident has tested positive, while two others have respiratory symptoms. Both of these have tested negative. All three are residents of St. Joseph’s at Fleming in Peterborough and are in isolation at the facility. One staff member who… Read more…
Enhanced Measures to Protect Ontarians from COVID-19
Today, Dr. David Williams, Chief Medical Officer of Health issued the following statement detailing enhanced public health measures to help contain the spread of COVID-19: “Following a number of significant announcements regarding travel and public health measures over the past 72 hours, and after further consultations with my colleagues across Canada, I would like to… Read more…
First Case of COVID-19 Reported by Peterborough Public Health
All Protocols Followed and Risk to Local Residents Remains Low Today, Dr. Rosana Salvaterra, Medical Officer of Health for Peterborough Public Health, confirmed the first positive case of COVID-19 in the Peterborough area. Click to Listen to the audio message from Dr. Rosana Salvaterra. On March 12, a male in his 30s presented himself at… Read more…
Advice for Travelers and the Risk of COVID-19
All Returning Travelers Should Watch for Symptoms and Avoid Individuals at High-Risk for 14 Days Listen to a message from Brittany Cadence, Communications Manager With March Break around the corner, Peterborough Public Health is advising precautions to all those who are considering travel, and to those who have recently returned from outside of Canada. “For… Read more…