COVID-19 Latest News Updates
Bivalent COVID-19 Booster available to everyone September 26th
The latest Bivalent COVID-19 Booster will be available September 26th The HKPR District Health Unit that appointments for the booster can be made immediately for the most vulnerable populations including residents of long-term care and retirement homes, First Nation, Inuit and Metis, health care workers, pregnant indiv...
Sep 13, 2022
Covid outbreak at Northumberland Hills Hospital
Covid related patient admissions are rising at Northumberland Hills Hospital. NHH administrators say one of three contagion outbreaks in the Cobourg are is at the hospital. Some of the patients came to hospital for other reasons and were found to be infected with Covid while being assessed or treated. Region wide Halib...
Aug 05, 2022
Campbellford Memorial Hospital puts restrictions in place for COVID outbreak
Campbellford Memorial Hospital has introduced restrictions in light of a COVID outbreak. Visitation to the inpatient unit has been restricted except for patients in the hospital for end of life care. Virtual visitation is still available and encouraged, and can be arranged with the hospital. The Emergency Department re...
May 02, 2022
COVID-19: Outbreak declared at Cobourg retirement residence
A new outbreak of COVID-19 has been confirmed in Cobourg. The public health unit has declared a facility wide outbreak at Victoria Retirement Living in Cobourg. In the past 60 hours - the Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit has reported 58 new lab-confirmed contagion cases and one new hospitalization....
Apr 08, 2022
COVID-19 guidelines changing in Northumberland and around Ontario
As vaccine passports are lifted today across Ontario, Brighton's mayor wants you to be respectful no matter where you go. Brian Ostrander says he is personally thrilled about the latest developments but we all have to continue to do our part and that includes support local businesses. President of Brighton/Cramahe Cham...
Mar 01, 2022
COVID-19: Outbreak declared at Campbellford Memorial Hospital
A COVID-19 outbreak has been declared in the Medical Wing of the Inpatient Unit at Campbellford Memorial Hospital following a confirmed case of hospital transmission. According to the Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ride District Health Unit, there are currently eight confirmed patient cases associated with the outbreak. Th...
Feb 18, 2022
Local leaders respond to new provincial reopening plan
Ontario Premier Doug Ford's announcement today on the easing of public health restrictions is being greeted with guarded optimism by local Brighton municipal and business leaders. Ford announced an acceleration in the province's reopening plan at Queen's Park today, Feb. 14 as public health measures are eased over the ...
Feb 15, 2022
COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT: Fleming hosts vaccine clinic
Fleming College is celebrating a successful vaccine clinic on campus. President Maureen Adamson says most students at the school are already fully vaccinated, but some don't have boosters yet. Adamson adds that Fleming is always dedicated to contributing to the community, and that yesterday's clinic is another example ...
Feb 15, 2022
COVID-19: Ontario moving to next phase of reopening
There has been some major changes in the strategy for re-opening the Province of Ontario. Premier Doug Ford has announced on Monday, the dates for the lifting of emergency measures. With key indicators showing that Ontario is doing well in the battle against Omicron, Premier Ford announced the next step of reopening wi...
Feb 14, 2022
NHH moves daily COVID Clinical Assessment Centre to portable trailers
The COVID-19 Clinical Assessment Centre at Northumberland Hills Hospital is once again operating from portable trailers on hospital grounds. The centre offers virtual and in-person contagion supports to offer quick access to a clinician. The assessment centre bypasses the hospital ER for individuals who think they're e...
Feb 02, 2022
COVID-19: Premier Ford confident in Ontario's most recent reopening plan
Ontario's Premier is confident in the province's reopening plan, which starts Monday and sees restrictions slowly being lifted at places like restaurants, gyms and movie theatres. As heard on 'myFM in the Morning', Doug Ford says a lot of the credit goes to Ontarians. Concert venues, arenas and theaters in Ontario will...
Jan 31, 2022
HKPR: Walk-in vaccine appointments expanded to more people
Walk-ins for getting COVID-19 vaccines are now open to anyone age five years and older who is eligible for a first, second or booster dose. According to the latest information from the Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit, walk-in times from 1-4:30 pm at any Mass Immunization Clinics in Cobourg, Lindsa...
Jan 27, 2022
COVID-19: Dr. Bocking to hold weekly press conference
We are about to get a regional update from Northumberland's Medical Officer of Health. Dr. Natalie Bocking will be giving her thoughts on the latest COVID-19 developments. A virtual press conference will be held this afternoon starting at 2. The latest stats from the HKPR Health Unit show there are currently 22 people ...
Jan 26, 2022
COVID-19: Ontario outlines steps to ease public health measures
There is a light at the end of the tunnel, but we still have to be cautious. That comment was made earlier today at Queen's Park as Ontario unveiled its plan to ease COVID-19 restrictions at the end of the month. On January 31st, restaurant dining rooms, gyms, cinemas, museums and zoos - which have been closed since ea...
Jan 20, 2022
COVID-19 vaccine walk-ins now available for people age 50+ and immunocompromised
The HKPR District Health Unit is now is now offering walk-in times at its mass immunization clinics for people ages 50 years and older, as well as individuals who are immunocompromised. Medical Officer of Health, Dr. Natalie Bocking, is hopeful the availability of walk ins will encourage more people 70 years of age and...
Jan 19, 2022
COVID-19: Positive cases confirmed at Transition House Shelter
Positive cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed in three staff and two clients at Transition House Shelter. The shelter is currently working with Northumberland County and the HKPR District Health Unit to manage the outbreak. Affected staff members are at home self-isolating, and all clients who have tested positive are...
Jan 18, 2022
COVID-19: Vaccination clinics cancelled due to weather
If you were planning on attending a local COVID-19 vaccination clinic, there has been a change in plans. The Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit has tweeted out clinics scheduled to take place in Lindsay, Cobourg and Colborne have been cancelled due to the inclement weather. If you have an appointment...
Jan 17, 2022
The PJHL has made an announcement concerning league play
The Ontario Provincial Junior Hockey League will suspend play from January 5th through to the 27th. They are hopeful that they will be able to resume play soon after the 27th. Plans and schedules are being reviewed and amended as required to ensure that they are able to complete their season and compete for the Schmalz...
Jan 10, 2022
The Ontario government announced today that is providing targeted relief for businesses
The Ontario government announced today that is providing targeted relief for businesses and people impacted by the current public health measures aimed at blunting the spread of the Omicron variant. As part of this plan, the government is introducing a $10,000 grant for eligible businesses that are subject to closures ...
Jan 07, 2022
Campbellford Memorial Hospital is temporarily adjusting hospital services
Campbellford Memorial Hospital is temporarily adjusting hospital services and limiting non-urgent procedures in response to the record-high level of COVID-19 case counts. Ontario Health has directed all hospitals to focus on urgent and emergent procedures only and, as a result, Campbellford hospital has adjusted its se...
Jan 07, 2022