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    Community Outbreaks

    Community outbreak listings are updated regularly when a new outbreak is declared, updated or declared over at facilities within the Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District area.

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    Boil Water Advisories

    Generally, the Health Unit issues a Boil Water Advisory when there is known contamination of a water supply OR when there is a risk of contamination to the water supply. The Boil Water Advisory helps to protect the health of the community that the water system serves.  It is a recommendation for residents to only drink tap water if it has been boiled for at least one minute.

  • Intimate Partner Violence Recognized as a Major Global Public Health Concern

    November 22, 2023 - The Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit (HKPR District Health Unit) is committed to raising awareness around Intimate Partner Violence (IPV), also known as domestic or family violence, and sharing available community services that support those affected. 

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    Board of Health Meeting Scheduled for November 16, 2023

    PORT HOPE, ON (November 13, 2023) - The Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge, District Health Unit (HKPR District Health Unit) would like to advise media and the community of an upcoming Board of Health meeting scheduled for Thursday, November 16, at 9:30 a.m.

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    Board of Health Meeting Scheduled for December 7, 2023

    December 7, 2023 - The Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge, District Health Unit (HKPR District Health Unit) would like to advise media and the community of an upcoming Board of Health meeting scheduled for Thursday, December 7, at 9:30 a.m.

  • Neighbouring Health Units to Explore Voluntary Merger

    November 2, 2023 - The Boards of Health for the Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit and Peterborough Public Health (PPH) are moving forward with a process to explore the impacts of a voluntary merger in the communities they serve.

  • November is Take Action on Radon Month

    November 1, 2023 – November is Radon Awareness Month, and the  Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit (HKPR District Health Unit) is gearing up to raise awareness about the dangers of radon gas exposure. Radon is an odourless and colourless radioactive gas that contributes to over 3,200 Canadian deaths annually.

  • COVID-19 Vaccinations Available to All Residents over the Age of 6 Months

    PORT HOPE, ON (October 30, 2023) – Starting today, the Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit (HKPR District Health Unit) would like to advise residents that the XBB.1.5 COVID-19 vaccine is now available to all residents six months of age and older. Previously the vaccine was only available to those at high risk or 65 years of age and older.


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