COVID-19 Latest News Updates
PRHC sees record-high number of inpatients with COVID-19
You're being asked to think twice before seeking care at the PRHC. Officials put out a statement yesterday and are asking people to consider alternative options because of high patient volumes in the Emergency Department and ongoing staff shortages due to COVID-19. "PRHC, like hospitals across Ontario, is very muc...
Apr 22, 2022
COVID-19: Additional vaccine clinics planned in Peterborough
As the region continues to battle an uptick in COVID-19 hospitalizations, additional vaccine clinics have been planned. Health Promoter Sarah Gill gave us an update. Clinics are being held at Healthy Planet Arena. Eligible residents can book an appointment using the provincial booking system. This can be done online ()...
Apr 20, 2022
COVID-19: Two ongoing outbreak at PRHC
There are two ongoing COVID-19 outbreaks at the PRHC. According to the latest information, the outbreaks are in Unit A5 and Unit C2. Overall, the hospital reports 29 inpatients with COVID-19. Look at Peterborough Public Health stats, there have been 63 new PCR test confirmed cases bringing our number locally to 291.
Apr 12, 2022
Public health unveils new COVID-19 Community Risk index
Peterborough Public Health has released a beta-version of its new online COVID-19 Community Risk Index, aimed at helping residents protect themselves and others when transmission levels are high. Medical Officer of Health Dr. Thomas Piggott says it uses a number of different factors to come up with risk levels. You can...
Mar 31, 2022
COVID-19: 59th local death reported by public health
Peterborough has had its 59th COVID-19 death since the beginning of the pandemic. Public health officials announced the latest victim was a woman in her 90s who was vaccinated. Right now, there are nine COVID-19-related patients at PRHC. There are also six ongoing outbreaks including on two units at the Fairhaven long-...
Mar 17, 2022
Mask mandates being lifted in most of Ontario March 21st
Earlier today, it was announced that the mask mandate is becoming a thing of the past. Ontario's Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Kieran Moore announced that as of March 21st you won't need to wear masks in most settings. Moore says this is possible thanks to the great work of the people of Ontario.
Mar 09, 2022
Public health sends out reminders of workplace COVID-19 measures
With COVID-19 restrictions seemingly lifting left and right, Peterborough Public Health wants you to make sure you're staying safe at your workplace. Health Promoter Keith Beecroft says vaccine policies at the workplace are still a great tool to stay ahead of the pandemic. PPH reminds employers and residents that weari...
Mar 08, 2022
Local YMCA no longer checking proof of vaccination starting March 1st
Proof of vaccination will no longer be required at the local YMCA. The province announced last Monday that proof of vaccination will no longer be required to enter facilities effective March 1st. President and CEO David Allen says it is time to end the divisiveness and begin the relationship healing process. He also ad...
Feb 23, 2022
PRHC moving to less restrictive visiting policy
The PRHC is moving to a less restrictive phase of its temporary visiting policy. Hospitals have certainly faced unique challenges throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, working to keep patients, visitors and healthcare workers safe. Changes to the visiting policy have been announced including, designated essential caregiver...
Feb 23, 2022
Piggott: Death count of COVID-19 likely higher without restrictions
It's important to remember that COVID-19 is not like the common flu that we usually see every winter. That's according to Medical Officer of Health Dr. Thomas Piggott, who says the flu has been non-existent because of public health measures. As of Friday afternoon, Peterborough has 206 active cases of COVID-19, which p...
Feb 22, 2022
COVID-19: Outbreak declared at Campbellford Memorial Hospital
A COVID-19 outbreak has been declared in the Medical Wing of the Inpatient Unit at Campbellford Memorial Hospital following a confirmed case of hospital transmission. According to the Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit, there are currently eight confirmed patient cases associated with the outbreak. T...
Feb 18, 2022
Piggott: COVID-19 is not the flu by any means
With the change in capacity limits now here for many businesses and public spaces, Peterborough's Medical Officer of Health wants us all to remain vigilant. Dr. Thomas Piggott says we all have done well to help us get to this point. Right now, Peterborough has six active COVID-19 outbreaks including at Kawartha Heights...
Feb 18, 2022
Piccini: It's time to move forward with reopening
Reaction continues to pour in following the announcement of a change in strategy for Ontario's re-opening plan. Northumberland-Peterborough South MPP David Piccini says it's time to move forward. As of today, capacity limits will be removed for indoor public settings where proof of vaccination is required, including re...
Feb 17, 2022
Chamber: Capacity limits being lifted Thursday is welcome news for the business community
News of capacity limits being lifted is welcome by many in the business community, as most have dealt with limits for the last few months. Government Relations Coordinator with Peterborough and the Kawarthas Chamber of Commerce Joel Wiebe says it's been a tough few years for businesses. You can find a full list of whic...
Feb 15, 2022
COVID-19: Ontario moving to next phase of reopening
There has been some major changes in the strategy for re-opening the Province of Ontario. Premier Doug Ford has announced on Monday, the dates for the lifting of emergency measures. With key indicators showing that Ontario is doing well in the battle against Omicron, Premier Ford announced the next step of reopening wi...
Feb 14, 2022
Smith: Province has learned from former distribution of rapid antigen tests
Rapid antigen COVID-19 tests are available at 18 retailers throughout the City of Peterborough, completely for free. Peterborough-Kawartha MPP Dave Smith says he's confident it'll go more smoothly than the rapid test giveaways around the holiday season. You can find rapid antigen tests at the following locations in the...
Feb 11, 2022
COVID-19: 21 inpatients at PRHC, 15 local outbreaks
Peterborough Public Health is reporting 237 PRC-confirmed active cases of COVID-19. Officials released the latest data yesterday afternoon, however it is noted the number of active cases should be considered an underestimate because of PCR-testing availability. Right now, there are 15 active outbreaks. At the Peterboro...
Feb 08, 2022
Limited supply of Pfizer COVID-19 antiviral treatment coming to Ontario
A new COVID-19 antiviral treatment can help treat people who have caught the virus and are at risk, but there's no much supply in Ontario. Peterborough Public Health Medical Officer of Health Dr. Thomas Piggott says treatment needs to be done quickly in order for the antiviral to work its best. Because of the limited s...
Feb 04, 2022
COVID-19: Another death reported locally, up to 51 total now in Peterborough region
Peterborough Public Health has reported another death due to COVID-19. This now brings the region to 51 deaths since March 2020 when the pandemic was first detected locally. Peterborough Regional Health Centre says there's currently 20 inpatients at the hospital with COVID-19 as well as one active outbreak. In total, t...
Feb 03, 2022
Piggott: Total death numbers of vaccinated and unvaccinated much closer than death rates
As we start a new week, Peterborough has seen 48 deaths because of COVID-19 since March 2020. Peterborough Public Health Medical Officer of Health Dr. Thomas Piggott says there's been some deaths of fully-vaccinated people recently, but adds that's because there's more of them than unvaccinated. An example he uses as a...
Jan 31, 2022