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.
November 26th, 2025– As winter approaches and local arenas are once again full of athletes, parents and fans alike, Lakelands Public Health is reminding residents and visitors that the Smoke-Free Ontario Act, 2017 (SFOA) prohibits smoking or vaping on or within 20 metres of all arena property, not just doors.
November 17, 2025 – The Township of North Kawartha and the Municipality of Trent Lakes will pause their seasonal well water test sample drop-off program locations for the winter. The last day to drop off test samples at these municipal offices is Thursday, November 27, 2025. Seasonal service at both locations will resume in early April 2026.
November 12, 2025 - For Health Care Providers, Hospitals, Agencies etc. Lakelands Public Health is coordinating the 2025–2026 seasonal vaccine, including Influenza, COVID-19, and RSV (Older Adult & Infant) vaccines.
October 29, 2025 – As the respiratory season arrives, which includes the flu, COVID-19, and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), Lakelands Public Health is thrilled to unveil a newly updated Respiratory Diseases Dashboard containing localized infection data for the Lakelands Public Health area.
October 20, 2025 - Access to nutritious food at school helps students learn, focus, and thrive. Recent federal and provincial announcements mean even more support is coming for school nutrition programs helping ensure every child has the food they need to succeed.
October 9, 2025 -Lakelands Public Health (formed from the merger of the Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit and Peterborough Public Health) is confirming the respiratory season’s first laboratory-confirmed case of Influenza A, commonly known as the flu, in the City of Peterborough.
September 24, 2025 - Lakelands Public Health is rolling out a new brand, and with it, we are launching a community survey to hear directly from you. This survey is designed to gather initial feedback about how community members understand public health and the role Lakelands Public Health plays in keeping our communities healthy.
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