Peel Region Public Health

• Cases of bird flu confirmed in Mississauga, officials say

  The City said the avian flu also known as H5N1 "has been confirmed in Mississauga after suspected cases were investigated and test results have come back positive."

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  Apr 4, 2023
  
• Coronavirus: Peel Region clarifies student isolation policy following online backlash

  Peel Region Public Health is in damage control mode after backlash erupted online over a policy regarding the self-isolation of asymptomatic students after a cohort was sent home.

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  Mar 1, 2021
  
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• Peel Region’s top doctor recommends holding off on reopening due to coronavirus variants, schools

  "I know everyone is tired," Peel Region's medical officer of health Dr. Lawrence Loh said. "We can't afford a third wave and a painful lockdown, so the next few weeks are crucial."

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  Feb 17, 2021
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• Coronavirus: Ontario to expand testing, contact tracing and hospital capacity in Peel Region

  The Ontario government says it is expanding testing, increasing case and contact management, as well as hospital capacity in Peel Region as it is currently the only region in the "red zone" as coronavirus cases continue to surge.

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  Nov 9, 2020
• Coronavirus: Non-essential businesses urged to close in Peel Region amid community spread

  "In the past day, we are beginning to see evidence of community transmission of COVID-19 in our region."

  Health

  Mar 20, 2020