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…
Keeping You and Your Family Healthy
2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) – What you need to know to help you and your family stay healthy.
Extended Hours at Peterborough Public Health for COVID-19 Screening
Residents with Mild Symptoms Asked to Consult with a Public Health Nurse Listen to an audio clip of Brittany Cadence, Communications Manager Peterborough Public Health announced today that it will be offering extended phone hours to screen residents concerned about COVID-19 if they have mild respiratory symptoms. “We are encouraging all residents with mild respiratory… Read more…