Hastings and Prince Edward Counties/Dec.6, 2021
Hastings Prince Edward Public Health (HPEPH) is advising individuals who attended Quinte Bowl, 17 Roy Blvd., Belleville on Nov 27, 2021 that they may have had an exposure to COVID-19. HPEPH is in the process of investigating.
All individuals who attended Quinte Bowl on November 27 are advised to:
- Monitor closely for symptoms of COVID-19.
- If symptoms develop, even mild ones such as a runny nose or sore throat, isolate at home and away from others, and seek testing.
- To seek testing, book an appointment online for the Belleville or Trenton testing centre. You can also call 613-961-5544.
- For other testing options, please visit hpepublichealth.ca/getting-tested-for-covid-19/.
While testing is not necessary for low-risk contacts if symptoms are not present, please ensure you are monitoring closely for symptoms and seek testing if any symptoms (even mild ones) develop.
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 high-risk contacts. All high-risk contacts will be instructed by HPEPH to self-isolate immediately and to get tested.
“The current increase in COVID-19 cases in our region is very concerning and is resulting in greater risk of community transmission. Proof of vaccination requirements reduce the risk for individuals who attended Quinte Bowl on November 27, but I am urging anyone who was there on this date to closely monitor for symptoms of COVID-19,” says Dr. Ethan Toumishey, Acting Medical Officer of Health at HPEPH. “If you have symptoms, even mild ones, get tested.”
If you are not vaccinated, please get vaccinated as soon as possible.
- To book your appointment for COVID-19 vaccination at an HPEPH clinic, visit covid-19.ontario.ca/book-vaccine/.
- Many pharmacies also offer COVID-19 vaccination and offer evening and weekend hours. Find pharmacies offering vaccine at covid-19.ontario.ca/vaccine-locations.
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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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