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Ontario public health units report rise in whooping cough casesSeveral Ontario health units, including the Haliburton Kawartha Pine Ridge District Health Unit, are warning about rising whooping cough cases in schools. The disease has been on the rise across the province. Germain Ma looks into why.HealthJun 11
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Food insecurity climbs in Kawartha Lakes, Northumberland and Haliburton countiesFood insecurity continues to be a growing issue in the region. The Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit has released a new report detailing the impact locally as many families fall short of making ends meet. Tricia Mason has the story.EconomyMay 22
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HKPR health unit to issue 2,000 student suspensions for incomplete immunizationsThe Haliburton, Kawartha Pine Ridge District Health Unit has issued 2,000 school suspension notices to local families who have failed to show proof of their child’s immunization records. The health unit serves Northumberland County, Haliburton County and City of Kawartha Lakes. Tricia Mason has more…HealthApr 24
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Peterborough Public Health and Haliburton Kawartha Pine Ridge District Health Unit vote in favour of mergingMajor news in local health care today. Peterborough Public Health and the Haliburton Kawartha Pine Ridge District Health Unit have agreed to merge. Tricia Mason has the latest.HealthFeb 28
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Suspensions for incomplete immunization records loom for 1,000 students in Kawartha Lakes, Northumberland, HaliburtonThe Haliburton Kawartha Pine Ridge District Health Unit is now in the process of sending out suspension notices to some parents if their child has not had proper immunizations, or an updated records. This includes all school boards within the health unit’s jurisdiction. Tricia Mason has the details on what families need to know before...HealthJan 26
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Positive West Nile Virus cases detected in local animals: HKPR Health UnitThe Haliburton Kawartha Pine Ridge District Health Unit is reminding people to protect against being bitten by mosquitoes. This summer, two local animals died after testing positive for West Nile virus. Germain Ma has more.HealthAug 29, 2023
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Global News Peterborough Update 1: Aug. 29, 2023City of Kawartha Lakes mayor and council discuss upcoming strong mayor powers; Haliburton Kawartha Pine Ridge District Health Unit reports positive cases of West Nile virus in animals; Peterborough Petes training camp kicks off today; Skytracker weather. Tricia Mason has the details.HealthAug 29, 2023
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Global News Peterborough Update 2: Aug. 29, 2023Peterborough woman shares personal story about caregiving for loved ones with Parkinson’s Disease; City of Kawartha Lakes mayor and council discuss upcoming strong mayor powers; Haliburton Kawartha Pine Ridge District Health Unit reports positive cases of West Nile virus in animals; Skytracker weather. Tricia Mason has the details.HealthAug 29, 2023
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Global News Peterborough Update 2: August 24, 2021Peterborough County OPP identify the two people who died in a head-on collision on Hwy 28 on Saturday. Meanwhile, Cody Caldwell represents Peterborough on the Tokyo Paralympics stage. And — a look at the COVID-19 vaccine clinics running today in Haliburton Kawartha Pine Ridge District Health Unit. Noor Ibrahim has your news update.Aug 24, 2021
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Waiting on “critical details” for back-to-school plan in HKPR’s areaHaliburton Kawartha Pine Ridge District Health Unit’s medical officer of health says some “critical details” still need to be addressed before September. Jessica Nyznik reports.Aug 4, 2021
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Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit offers housing support for migrant workersThe Haliburton Kawartha Pine Ridge District Health Unit held its board meeting Thursday. The health unit’s response to the pandemic dominated talks, including its approach toward managing congregate settings, such as group homes, shelters and housing for migrant workers.EconomySep 17, 2020
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COVID-19: HKPR District Health Unit “cautiously optimistic” Omicron wave near plateauHaliburton Kawartha Pine Ridge District Health Unit medical officer of health Dr. Natalie Bocking says she is cautiously optimistic when it comes to beating the most recent wave of the COVID-19 pandemic. Tricia Mason has the details.HealthJan 19, 2022
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HKPR Health Unit to receive 8,100 Pfizer doses per week by end of monthThe Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit will see a dramatic increase in its vaccine supply this month. Mark Giunta reports.May 5, 2021
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COVID-19: HKPR Health Unit closes mass immunization clinics this week due to lack of supplyA number of mass immunization clinics were shutdown this week in the Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit jurisdiction. The reason – a lack of vaccines. Mark Giunta reports.Apr 28, 2021
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Global News Peterborough Update 1: October 30, 2020The Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit declares an outbreak at a long-term care home. And COVID-19 testing numbers are down. Lindsay Biscaia has your news update.Oct 30, 2020
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COVID-19 variant found in HKPR districtThe Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit is reporting the region’s first known case of a COVID-19 variant. The acting medical officer of health says the case is in Northumberland County but it’s not believe to have been contracted here. Mark Giunta reports.Feb 10, 2021
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Mandatory masking goes into effect in Haliburton-Kawartha-Pine Ridge District Health Unit catchment areaMonday morning, every business in Lindsay had a mask wearing policy in place.Jul 13, 2020
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Peterborough Global News Update 1: March 23: Issued 10:00amTHE HALIBURTON, KAWARTHA, PINE RIDGE DISTRICT HEALTH UNIT CONFIRMS A MAN WITH COVID-19 WHO DIED SUNDAY AT A LINDSAY HOPSITAL, CONTRACTED THE VIRUS THROUGH “COMMUNITY TRANSMISSION” ; A BOBCAYGEON NURSING HOME CONTINUES TO MONITOR THREE RESIDENTS CONFIRMED TO HAVE COVID-19.CanadaMar 23, 2020
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Global News Morning Peterborough: HKPR Medical Officer of Health urges caution as restrictions easeOntario continues to lift more public health restrictions, and as of March 1 restaurants can return to full capacity and a vaccine passport will no longer be needed to get into most establishments. But Dr. Natalie Bocking, Medical Officer of Health with the Haliburton Kawartha Pine Ridge District Health Unit, says residents still need to...The Morning Show on CHEXMar 1, 2022
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Slight uptick in COVID-19 cases in Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit’s jurisdictionHaliburton Kawartha Pine Ridge District Health Unit’s jurisdiction is seeing a modest increase in COVID-19 cases. However, the medical officer of health says she isn’t concerned just yet. Jessica Nyznik reports.HealthMar 23, 2022