On Friday, the health unit provided an update on its decision to allow students to end virtual learning at home and return to in-class learning.

The province recently acquired additional doses of a nasal spray flu vaccine.

Dr. Rosana Salvaterra says COVID-19 changes how families celebrate fall events, 'In most cases, the safest choice is to only celebrate with your household members.'

The drive-thru testing centre at East Gate Memorial Park will shift to indoor testing at the Northcrest Arena in the city's north end.

Dr. Rosana Salvaterra said they've been having weekly meetings with healthcare practices to discuss possible solutions, such as outdoor clinics.

In its weekly situation update, the health unit reports 13,550 people have been tested for coronavirus -- 2,450 since last Wednesday's update.

Peterborough Public Health reports 11,100 residents have been tested for coronavirus -- approximately one out of every 13 residents.

Of the 83 confirmed cases, Peterborough Public Health reports 71 have been declared resolved.

The health unit notes almost 7,000 residents in the Peterborough region have been tested for coronavirus which is approximately 1 in every 21 residents. 

Peterborough Public Health reports 73 confirmed cases of coronavirus in its jurisdiction on Thursday.