Hastings and Prince Edward Counties/Sept.18, 2021

Hastings Prince Edward Public Health (HPEPH) is investigating multiple cases of COVID-19. The individuals who have tested positive were at a baseball game at Bain Park, 327 Dundas St. E, Trenton on Wednesday, September 15 between 6:30 and 8:30 p.m.

All individuals who played baseball or were spectators at the Bain Park baseball game in Trenton on September 15 between 6:30 and 8:30 p.m.:

• Are considered to be high-risk contacts of the cases, unless fully vaccinated against COVID-19 (have received two (2) doses of a Health Canada approved vaccine, with the second dose on or before September 1, 2021)
• Are considered low-risk contacts of the cases if fully vaccinated against COVID-19 (have received two (2) doses of a Health Canada approved vaccine, with the second dose on or before September 1, 2021) AND have no symptoms.
• High-risk contacts MUST:
  • self-isolate immediately, leaving isolation only for the purpose of testing or to seek medical care. When getting tested provide investigation number 2238-2021-46942 to the testing centre.
  • Stay in isolation up to and including September 25, 2021, even if test results are negative.
• Low-risk contacts are:
  • Advised to seek testing. Provide investigation number 2238-2021-46942 to the testing centre.
  • Not required to isolate unless symptoms develop or they test positive for COVID-19.
  • Advised to monitor for symptoms until September 25, 2021. If symptoms develop, isolate at home and away from others, and seek testing again, even if you were negative the first time.

While HPEPH does not typically disclose the location of COVID-19 cases in order to protect individuals’ privacy, this information is disclosed when needed to meet public health objectives such as prompt notification of potential contacts and reducing the risk of further transmission. HPEPH is in the process of contacting identified high-risk contacts related to these cases. All high-risk contacts will be instructed by HPEPH to self-isolate immediately and to get tested.

There continues to be preventable spread of COVID-19 in Hastings and Prince Edward Counties. The pandemic isn’t over and everyone must continue to do their part to protect themselves and those around them. Individuals who are not vaccinated are urged to seek vaccination right away. Individuals who have any symptoms of the virus must isolate until they receive negative test results, or for 10 days from the time they develop symptoms.

All HPEPH COVID-19 vaccine clinics are accepting walk-in appointments. Many pharmacies also continue to offer COVID-19 vaccines. For dates, locations, and vaccination options, visit hpePublicHealth.ca/vaccine-booking/.

For more information about COVID-19 vaccine, visit hpePublicHealth.ca/covid-19-vaccines/. If you still have questions about the vaccine after reviewing this information, please talk to your health care provider.

Information about where you can get tested can be found at hpePublicHealth.ca.

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Media Contacts:

Maureen Hyland, Communications Specialist,
mhyland@hpeph.ca

Emily Tubbs, Communications Specialist
etubbs@hpeph.ca

About Hastings Prince Edward Public Health

Hastings Prince Edward Public Health (HPEPH) is a public health agency that serves the counties of Hastings and Prince Edward from four local offices. We monitor the health of our local population, deliver programs and services within our communities, and help develop healthy public policies. We provide information and support in many areas to help improve the health and well-being of our residents. Together with our communities, we help people become as healthy as they can be. For more information, please visit hpePublicHealth.ca. You can also find us on Facebook or follow us on Twitter and Instagram.

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