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Local COVID-19 case counts exceed 1,000; new testing and isolation rules now in effect
DEC. 31: Hasting Prince Edward Public Health has posted 252 reported new COVID-19 cases and 52 recoveries on Dec. 31, bringing active cases to 1,040. There are 13 people in hospital, five in intensive care. The year ends with 3,572 total cases reported, 2,513 recoveries and 19 deaths since the pandemic began. The 252 new […]
Updates to testing and isolation guidelines; school start delayed two days
The province is delaying the return to school two days and updating testing and isolation guidelines in response to spikes in COVID19 cases. Dr. Kieran Moore, Chief Medical Officer of Health stated Thursday that focusing on testing and case and contact management on high-risk settings will help limit transmission, maintain critical workforces, and ensure timely […]
Number of STAs over full-time residents leads to end of popular Friends of East Lake group
The executive of the grass-roots environmental group Friends of East Lake (FOEL), will dissolve the not-for-profit corporation formed in 2006 at the end of this year. Linda Cole, president, Carolyn Barton, vice-president, and Barbara Wyatt, secretary/treasurer, noted in a press release that most of the executive has been in place since 2006, and new blood […]
Hospitals move to most restrictive phase of visiting rules
With continued increase in COVID19 cases and the high transmission rates for the Omicron variant, Quinte Health Care (QHC) hospitals are moving to the most restrictive phase 3 (red) of its visiting policy effective Monday, Dec. 20, 2021. Significant changes as QHC moves to red, from yellow (changed from green at November end), include: – […]
Province restricting capacity limits to 50 per cent, imposing gathering limits
In response to the rapidly-spreading and highly transmissible Omicron variant, the Ontario government, in consultation with the Chief Medical Officer of Health, is applying additional public health and workplace safety measures, including capacity and social gathering limits. “Throughout this entire pandemic, we’ve never faced an enemy like Omicron given how quickly it spreads,” said Premier […]
Public Health confirms first local case of COVID-19 Omicron variant
Hastings Prince Edward Public Health received lab confirmation of the first case of the COVID-19 Omicron variant of concern in the region on Friday, Dec. 17. The case has no history of travel. HPE Public Health recorded 29 new cases and 35 recoveries for an active case load of 249. There are seven people in […]
Public health increases restrictions; personal/social gatherings limited to 10
In response to an alarming increase of COVID-19 cases and the emergence of the highly contagious Omicron variant of concern in Ontario, Hastings Prince Edward Public Health (HPEPH) is introducing additional restrictions. “The number of cases in our region are increasing at a concerning rate, and with the holidays approaching, we must take further action […]
New municipal-led tourism marketing/management plan may face legal battle
While the municipality prepares to launch a municipal-led destination marketing organization, a local group that wanted the job, seeks more discussion and possibly legal action. Richard Barrett, Stay PEC chair, addressed council Tuesday night, asking to delay a decision until the business community and stakeholders can let council know whether they prefer a municipal-led, industry-led […]
COVID-19 vaccine clinics in Picton move to online booking only due to high demand
COVID-19 vaccine clinics at the Prince Edward Community Centre (375 Picton Main Street) will no longer accept walk-ins due to the increased demand for third shots and booster doses. People must now book an appointment in advance through the online provincial portal or by calling the Provincial Vaccine Contact Centre at 1.833.943.3900. If you are […]
Roads, bridges, services highlighted in approved 2022 capital budgets
Prince Edward County council has approved an $18.5 million capital plan for 2022 aimed at improving roads, bridges, emergency vehicles, and other assets that support the delivery of services and programs. “We are making significant investments in the core infrastructure that our community relies on every day to live and work in Prince Edward County,” […]
