COVID-19: Peterborough Medical Officer of Health says masking, vaccinations still important when students return to class
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COVID-19: Peterborough Medical Officer of Health says masking, vaccinations still important when students return to class
Description
August 11, 2022
Ontario has announced that masks will continue to be optional for students when school begins next month.
But Dr. Thomas Piggott, medical officer of health for Peterborough Public Health, says taking safety measures in schools to stop the spread of COVID-19 is still important.
Katrina Squazzin has more.
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COVID-19: Peterborough Medical Officer of Health says masking, vaccinations still important when students return to class01:58 | August 11, 2022
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Rising concerns over online gambling addiction in Canada01:51 | September 18, 2024
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‘Marmalade’ the cat loses leg after being discovered with buckshot wound near Cambridge, Ont.04:43 | September 5, 2024
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Peterborough families mark Overdose Awareness Day02:27 | September 3, 2024
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Brock Mission shelter in Peterborough seeks expansion01:45 | September 3, 2024
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‘Just to see the top was amazing:’ Peterborough man climbs Mount Kilimanjaro for Parkinson’s disease research02:12 | August 30, 2024
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Advocates challenge Doug Ford’s policy against safe consumption sites in Ontario05:27 | August 26, 2024
-
How Ontario’s harm reduction strategy changes could impact B.C.01:49 | August 21, 2024
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Trinity Community Centre report highlights homelessness, addiction issues in Peterborough02:27 | August 20, 2024
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Inclusive playground planned in Ennismore02:01 | August 16, 2024
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Study says Ontario health care workers ‘running on empty’02:15 | August 16, 2024
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Peterborough and area health units urge parents to ensure children’s vaccinations updated before new school year02:10 | August 15, 2024
-
Peterborough County continues doctor recruitment efforts01:56 | July 30, 2024
-
Peterborough doctors’ think-tank aims to help physician shortage, improve recruitment efforts01:53 | July 25, 2024
-
Public Health Ontario warns of spike in Mpox cases00:33 | July 16, 2024
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Norwood Pride highlights importance of celebrating inclusivity in rural communities04:15 | July 12, 2024
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Peterborough health officials applaud AMO stance on Ontario’s opioid crisis02:33 | July 10, 2024
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Five Counties Children’s Centre in Peterborough hosts third annual backyard summer social01:00 | June 24, 2024
-
Fatal opioid overdoses surge in Ontario shelters: report01:50 | June 18, 2024
-
Living Well Senior Showcase returns to Peterborough03:47 | June 18, 2024
-
Heat wave arrives in Peterborough region02:13 | June 17, 2024
-
‘Change the Cycle’ in Peterborough raises funds for mental health supports as local CMHA sees increasing demand02:06 | June 15, 2024
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Peterborough Public Health plans to cover wastewater surveillance costs after province drops the program01:50 | June 13, 2024
-
Ontario public health units report rise in whooping cough cases02:04 | June 11, 2024
-
Trent University adds 37 defibrillators at Peterborough, Oshawa campuses02:16 | June 10, 2024
-
2024 Peterborough Dragon Boat Festival largest in recent years, organizers say02:10 | June 8, 2024
-
Publicly accessible defibrillators available across Trent University campuses02:16 | June 7, 2024
-
Chemical exposure reported at trucking company in Peterborough00:36 | June 6, 2024
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Capable Con in Peterborough raises awareness for accessibilty00:58 | June 4, 2024
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City of Peterborough accessibility plan prioritizes employment opportunities, infrastructure upgrades01:51 | June 4, 2024
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Poilievre, Liberals trade accusations of ‘wacko’ behaviour in Parliament over carbon pricing debate03:42 | June 3, 2024
-
Porch Pirates for Good collect nearly 20,000 pounds of food for Kawartha Food Share01:13 | June 3, 2024
-
COVID-19: Peterborough Medical Officer of Health says masking, vaccinations still important when students return to class01:58 | August 11, 2022
-
Rising concerns over online gambling addiction in Canada01:51 | September 18, 2024
-
‘Marmalade’ the cat loses leg after being discovered with buckshot wound near Cambridge, Ont.04:43 | September 5, 2024
-
Peterborough families mark Overdose Awareness Day02:27 | September 3, 2024
-
Brock Mission shelter in Peterborough seeks expansion01:45 | September 3, 2024
-
‘Just to see the top was amazing:’ Peterborough man climbs Mount Kilimanjaro for Parkinson’s disease research02:12 | August 30, 2024
-
Advocates challenge Doug Ford’s policy against safe consumption sites in Ontario05:27 | August 26, 2024
-
How Ontario’s harm reduction strategy changes could impact B.C.01:49 | August 21, 2024
-
Trinity Community Centre report highlights homelessness, addiction issues in Peterborough02:27 | August 20, 2024
-
Inclusive playground planned in Ennismore02:01 | August 16, 2024
-
Study says Ontario health care workers ‘running on empty’02:15 | August 16, 2024
-
Peterborough and area health units urge parents to ensure children’s vaccinations updated before new school year02:10 | August 15, 2024
-
Peterborough County continues doctor recruitment efforts01:56 | July 30, 2024
-
Peterborough doctors’ think-tank aims to help physician shortage, improve recruitment efforts01:53 | July 25, 2024
-
Public Health Ontario warns of spike in Mpox cases00:33 | July 16, 2024
-
Norwood Pride highlights importance of celebrating inclusivity in rural communities04:15 | July 12, 2024
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Peterborough health officials applaud AMO stance on Ontario’s opioid crisis02:33 | July 10, 2024
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Five Counties Children’s Centre in Peterborough hosts third annual backyard summer social01:00 | June 24, 2024
-
Fatal opioid overdoses surge in Ontario shelters: report01:50 | June 18, 2024
-
Living Well Senior Showcase returns to Peterborough03:47 | June 18, 2024
-
Heat wave arrives in Peterborough region02:13 | June 17, 2024
-
‘Change the Cycle’ in Peterborough raises funds for mental health supports as local CMHA sees increasing demand02:06 | June 15, 2024
-
Peterborough Public Health plans to cover wastewater surveillance costs after province drops the program01:50 | June 13, 2024
-
Ontario public health units report rise in whooping cough cases02:04 | June 11, 2024
-
Trent University adds 37 defibrillators at Peterborough, Oshawa campuses02:16 | June 10, 2024
-
2024 Peterborough Dragon Boat Festival largest in recent years, organizers say02:10 | June 8, 2024
-
Publicly accessible defibrillators available across Trent University campuses02:16 | June 7, 2024
-
Chemical exposure reported at trucking company in Peterborough00:36 | June 6, 2024
-
Capable Con in Peterborough raises awareness for accessibilty00:58 | June 4, 2024
-
City of Peterborough accessibility plan prioritizes employment opportunities, infrastructure upgrades01:51 | June 4, 2024
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Poilievre, Liberals trade accusations of ‘wacko’ behaviour in Parliament over carbon pricing debate03:42 | June 3, 2024
-
Porch Pirates for Good collect nearly 20,000 pounds of food for Kawartha Food Share01:13 | June 3, 2024
COVID-19: Peterborough Medical Officer of Health says masking, vaccinations still important when students return to class
Description
August 11, 2022
Ontario has announced that masks will continue to be optional for students when school begins next month.
But Dr. Thomas Piggott, medical officer of health for Peterborough Public Health, says taking safety measures in schools to stop the spread of COVID-19 is still important.
Katrina Squazzin has more.
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