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Multiple viruses circulating in Huron Perth

Huron Perth, ON – Huron Perth Public Health (HPPH) is aware of several infectious viruses circulating locally; in addition, a sixth wave of COVID-19 is underway. Please take action to protect yourself and your loved ones from these illnesses.

The following respiratory viruses are circulating in Huron Perth:

• Influenza A
• Adenovirus
• Human metapneumovirus
• Enterovirus/rhinovirus
• Parainfluenza

Symptoms may include fever, cough, sore throat, runny nose and/or muscle aches. While anyone can contract these...

With fewer measures in place, managing COVID is important

Huron Perth, ON – Almost two weeks after the lifting of many public health measures, some COVID activity indicators are rising; Huron Perth Public Health (HPPH) reminds residents to follow measures still in place and to make informed decisions on managing COVID.

Some activity indicators, such as wastewater signals, have plateaued or increased recently.  In the last few days, there has been a re-increase in percent positivity, hospitalizations and ICU admissions after several weeks of plateau or...

Masks will still be required in some settings, HPPH clinics

Huron Perth, ON –As provincial masking requirements change Monday, March 21, HPPH advises residents that masks will continue to be required in some situations and settings, including HPPH clinics.

Ontario’s masking requirements are being lifted in most settings starting Monday, March 21; however, provincial requirements for face coverings remain for several situations and in several settings, including clinics that provide health care services.

“Provincial requirements for face coverings will remain...

COVID-19 Update - March 16, 2022

Case count

• The number of people in Huron Perth who actually have COVID-19 continues to be much higher than what we are reporting. As per provincial direction, Huron Perth Public Health continues to investigate COVID-19 cases in highest-risk settings, including long-term care and retirement homes, hospitals, and some congregate living settings.
• As of today, March 16, Huron Perth has a cumulative total of 5,892 lab-confirmed COVID-19 cases since the beginning of the pandemic.
  • There have been two new...

COVID-19 Update - March 2, 2022

Case count

• The number of people in Huron Perth who actually have COVID-19 continues to be much higher than what we are reporting. As per provincial direction, Huron Perth Public Health continues to investigate COVID-19 cases in highest-risk settings, including long-term care and retirement homes, hospitals, and some congregate living settings.
• As of today, March 2, Huron Perth has a cumulative total of 5,680 lab-confirmed COVID-19 cases since the beginning of the pandemic.
  • There has been one new...