Hastings and Prince Edward Counties/Dec. 18, 2021
Hastings Prince Edward Public Health (HPEPH) is advising individuals who have attended the North Hastings Community Centre at 103 Newkirk Boulevard in Bancroft from December 7 to December 18 that they may have been exposed to COVID-19. The Town of Bancroft and the North Hastings Community Centre are working with HPEPH to respond to the situation.
All individuals who attended the North Hastings Community Centre from December 7-18 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 only leave isolation to seek testing or medical care.
- To seek testing, book an appointment online for the Bancroft testing centre. You can also call 613-332-2825 ext. 6224.
- For other testing options, please visit hpePublicHealth.ca/getting-tested-for-covid-19/.
- When seeking testing, please provide investigation number 2238-2021-53773 to the testing centre.
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. Public health representatives are in the process of contacting positive COVID-19 cases related to this outbreak.
Vaccination is the best way to protect yourself and those you care about from COVID-19. Please get vaccinated or get your booster as soon as you are eligible. The COVID-19 vaccines are safe and effective.
- To book your appointment for COVID-19 vaccination, visit covid-19.ontario.ca/book-vaccine for booking details.
- 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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