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Province extends state of emergency to May 12
Ontario extended the province’s state of emergency Tuesday to May 12 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The legislature passed the bill to extend thte declaration by 28 days in response to the continued spread of the coronavirus. “During these unprecedented times, we cannot let our guard down,” said Premier Doug Ford. “The actions being taken […]
Flood watch for Bay of Quinte and Lake Ontario
Lake Ontario is expected to continue to rise over the coming month and a flood watch has been issued by Quinte Conservation. The International Lake Ontario – St. Lawrence River Board has forecasted that if the weather conditions continue within normal ranges for this time of year, the water levels are predicted to reach 75.3 […]
People ordered to self-isolate face fines up to $5,000 if they don’t
People may be charged a fine of up to $5,000 for every day, or part of each day, they fail to comply with self-isolation orders. Effective now, Dr. Piotr Oglaza, Medical Officer of Health and CEO for Hastings Prince Edward Public Health (HPEPH), has issued a class order under the Health Protection and Promotion Act […]
PECMHF launches COVID-19 Relief Fund as it prepares for unprecedented public health threat
While the financial impact on the local healthcare system during the COVID-19 pandemic is unknown, if will be significant. In response, the Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital Foundation has set up a PECMHF-COVID-19 Relief Fund to cover costs not covered by the government. “With COVID-19, we are reminded that, on many levels, we are all […]
School board providing access to laptops; continues learning services, supports
Sean Monteith, Director of Education for the Hastings Prince Edward District School Board is notifiying students, parents guardians and staff in a newsletter today, that laptops and Chromebooks will be loaned to students in need, and supports are continuing for parents, and students. This week, teachers are reconnecting with their students to fulfil new ministry […]
County will enforce accommodations related COVID-19 provincial orders
The government of Ontario announced last week revisions to the essential workplaces during the COVID-19 pandemic, restricting access to short-term accommodations (STAs), seasonal trailer parks, and recreational campgrounds. “We commend the province for listening to our council and other municipalities who have called for measures limiting all non-essential travel to our communities during this time […]
County’s COVID-19 assessment centre by appointment only
The Prince Edward County COVID-19 Assessment Centre – operating by appointment only, as a tented outdoor drive-through facility – has opened. The centre will assess and, when appropriate, test people who may be infected with COVID-19, in an environment where risk of transmission is low. “Our goal is to minimize the number of patients going […]
County enforcing closure of all outdoor recreational amenities with $750 fines
County bylaw enforcement officers will be monitoring recreational facilities and enforcing limits of public gatherings to fewer than five people. The fine for failing to comply with the provincial order is $750. Failing to give the by-law enforcement officer your name is considered obstruction and carries a fine of $1,000. The province issued an emergency […]
Two patients at BGH test positive for COVID-19
Two patients on the Quinte 5 inpatient unit at Quinte Health Care (QHC) Belleville General Hospital have tested positive for COVID-19. As the Ministry of Health has declared that one or more cases of COVID-19 in a hospital meets the definition of an outbreak, outbreak control measures have been instituted at QHC, in addition to […]
Staff at Hallowell House, Hastings Manor test positive for COVID-19
Hastings Prince Edward Public Health (HPEPH) received confirmation that staff members from two local long-term care homes have tested positive for COVID-19. At this time, only two staff members at Hastings Manor and one staff member at Hallowell House have been confirmed as positive cases. These individuals, as well as close contacts, are self-isolating at […]
