Peterborough Public Health COVID-19 Risk Index Moves to High

Peterborough Public Health (PHH) has reported that their Local COVID-19 Risk Index has moved from “moderate” to “high” on Wednesday.

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“We are seeing high rates of COVID-19 circulating in our community,” says Dr. Thomas Piggott, medical officer of health. “However, COVID-19 is not the only respiratory illness that has started to circulate. We know that COVID-19 measures can protect us against respiratory infections such as COVID-19 and influenza and it’s important that we get back to the basics to prevent further transmission.”

Public health is detecting an increase in all indicators including wastewater data, PCR test positivity, RAT count, case rate and hospitalizations.

In the last week, four COVID-19 related deaths were reported.

Current PPH guidance under the high level is to wear a mask for interactions with people outside of your household, limit indoor social gatherings and avoid high-risk settings.

Individuals who are at higher risk, such as those not up-to-date with their COVID-19 vaccines, older adults (60+) and immunocompromised individuals are especially encouraged to take additional precautions, such as wearing a mask for all interactions with people outside of your household and avoiding indoor social gatherings.

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