Three confirmed patient cases were confirmed yesterday (April 28) at the in-patient department of the Haliburton Hospital by the Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge (HKPR) District Health Unit. All three are asymptomatic and a COVID-19 outbreak…
COVID-19 outbreak declared at Community Living home
Three people supported at Haliburton’s Community Living home and three staff have tested positive for COVID-19. The Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge district health unit declared an outbreak at the facility on April 14.“I am pleased…
Bird flu outbreak heading north
By Steve Galea Wild birds are playing a key role in the spread of a highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) outbreak in Ontario this spring.HPAI, more commonly known as bird flu, was detected in March…
Extendicare Haliburton is ‘managing well’ since outbreak
By Darren LumA facility-wide outbreak was declared by the (HKPRD) health unit on Jan. 28 at the Haliburton Extendicare.Extendicare spokesperson Laura Gallant said the long-term facility located in the Village of Haliburton is operating under…
COVID-19 outbreak declared at Community Living home
By Sue TiffinAn outbreak has been declared at a community home in Haliburton.The Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District health unit reported the outbreak at the Community Living facility on Mountain Street on Jan. 18.“One person…