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Publishing date: Feb 01, 2021 • February 1, 2021 • 2 minute read •
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More than half of the 196 workplaces inspected across the region failed last month to meet COVID-19 compliance measures in force by the province, said Hastings-Prince Edward Public Health Monday.
Inspections were conducted Jan. 20-22 by two health unit staff and 18 Ministry of Labour inspectors in an inspection blitz.
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“While many businesses in the region are taking the necessary steps to protect their staff and customers, several must make adjustments to align with current guidelines,” said Dr. Piotr Oglaza, medical officer of health and CEO for HPEPH. “We are continuing to provide information and support to local workplaces to help them operate as safel
Staff note that three people have recovered, bringing the total number of active cases down to 2.
The Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit is reporting one new cases of the virus in Northumberland County. That brings the total number of cases in the county to 14.
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Jan 28, 2021 4:41 PM
Hastings Prince Edward Public Health is reporting one new case of COVID-19 today, after recording no cases the last three days in a row.
Staff note that six people have recovered since Wednesday’s update. The new case is travel related and in Quinte West.
There are now a total of 6 active cases in the region, which is an all time low since the early days of the pandemic.
5 active cases in Quinte West
1 active case in Belleville
A total of 483 vaccines have been administered in the region to date. The one outbreak at Crown Ridge Long Term Care Home in Trenton continues. One case has been identified so far.
Author of the article: Derek Baldwin
Publishing date: Jan 29, 2021 • January 29, 2021 • 2 minute read •
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Daily cases of COVID-19 in Ontario dipped to 1,837 cases2 Friday, down from the 2,093 daily cases recorded the day before.
Ontario reported 58 deaths for a total of 6,072.
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Ontario reported a total 264,300 cases of which 237,871 were reported as resolved.
There were 1,291 hospitalizations in Ontario Thursday while 360 patients were in intensive care units with 271 on a ventilator.
With declining numbers this week, Hastings-Prince Edward Public Health officials advised regional residents to remain vigilant in their approach to the COVID-19 virus.