Dr. Thomas Piggott

• Climate change impact on health focus of virtual event by 4RG, Peterborough Public Health

  The Monday, Nov. 14, virtual event beginning at 7 p.m. is being hosted by 4RG (For Our Grandchilden) and Peterborough Public Health.

  Environment

  Nov 9, 2022
  
• Peterborough Public Health reports first confirmed case of influenza of season

  The first confirmed case of influenza has been reported in the health unit's jurisdiction — much earlier than seasons prior to the COVID-19 pandemic.

  Health

  Sep 21, 2022
  
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• United Way Peterborough point-in-time study shows stark increase in homelessness

  The point-in-time count shows 71 per cent of respondents are experiencing chronic homelessness compared to 49 per cent in 2018.

  Economy

  Aug 17, 2022
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• COVID-19: Peterborough reports 2 deaths, 104 new cases, outbreaks at Fairhaven, Springdale Manor

  Dr. Thomas Piggott will host a Q/A session about youth vaccination live on the health unit's Instagram page on July 21 beginning at 5:30 p.m.

  Health

  Jul 20, 2022
• COVID-19: Peterborough risk index remains at ‘moderate’ as active cases surge to 200

  The health unit reports 358 cumulative hospitalized cases since the pandemic began, three more since the July 6 update.

  Health

  Jul 13, 2022
• Online portal, drug reporting tool to help tackle Peterborough-area opioid crisis: health unit

  On average over the last year, the health unit says a person has died from a drug poisoning every 10 days.

  Health

  Jun 9, 2022
• COVID-19: 3 Health units ask Ontario’s top doctor to reinstate temporary provincewide mask mandate

  Doctors Thomas Piggott, Mustafa Hirji and Shanker Nesathurai expressed concern over the number of COVID-19 cases and asked for a return of an Ontario-wide mask mandate.

  Health

  May 5, 2022
• COVID-19: Peterborough area risk index shifts to ‘very high’ following 2 new deaths, 32 hospitalized

  Three new outbreaks were declared since Monday: at two congregate living facilities and at St. John's Centre retirement home.

  Health

  Apr 13, 2022
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• COVID-19: Peterborough Regional Health Centre reports 5 new hospitalized cases

  As of Thursday afternoon, PRHC reported 29 hospitalized cases of COVID-19, up from 24 reported on Wednesday afternoon.

  Health

  Apr 7, 2022
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• COVID-19: Peterborough MOH says case trajectory ‘deeply concerning’; considers new mask mandate

  Dr. Thomas Piggott said implementing a local mask wearing mandate has significant challenges but "it is nonetheless something I am considering."

  Health

  Apr 6, 2022