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A large donation of personal protective equipment, clothing, sanitizer and soap, and disinfectant cleaners collected from multiple departments at Trent University was delivered to Peterborough Regional Health Centre on March 24, 2020. (Photo: Peterborough Regional Health Centre / Twitter)

Trent University donates COVID-19 supplies to Peterborough Regional Health Centre

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Several departments came together to donate personal protective equipment, clothing, sanitizer and soap, and disinfectant cleaners.
In times of physical distancing and staying at home, sharing public art with our community helps us all feel connected. Consider fun and low-impact public art, like chalk drawings on sidewalks or the exterior of your home, to share a little bit of joy in your neighbourhood. (Photo: GreenUP)

Three activities your family can do during COVID-19

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Go outside safely to enjoy nature, discover the wonders of water, and get creative with art.
St. Joseph's at Fleming is a 200-bed long term care facility in Peterborough. (Photo: St. Joseph's at Fleming)

First positive COVID-19 case confirmed in Peterborough nursing home

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Resident of St. Joseph's at Fleming is in isolation, staff member with symptoms is self-isolating at home after being tested by paramedics.
Peterborough-area manufacturers and businesses are encouraged to help meet the demand for urgent medical supplies to manage the COVID-19 pandemic. Peterborough Regional Health Centre (PRHC) is in need of medical products and supplies including N95 masks (with NIOSH of CE) and ear loop masks (ASTMF2100-11, L2 rating or greater) as well as nitrile gloves, protective gowns, hand sanitizer, and more.

Peterborough-area businesses asked to help meet demand for urgent medical supplies

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Manufacturers encouraged to retool if they can, business owners asked to donate any medical supplies they have on hand.
Owned and operated by the City of Peterborough, Peterborough Sport and Wellness Centre is located on Fleming College's Sutherland Campus at 775 Brealey Drive. (Photo: City of Peterborough)

Peterborough Sport and Wellness Centre to be used for emergency shelter service during COVID-19

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Brock Mission and overflow shelter bed program to be temporarily relocated, may also be used by Cameron House and YES Shelter for Youth and Families.
The City of Kawartha Lakes declared a state of emergency due to the COVID-19 pandemic on March 24, 2020. (Photo: City of Kawartha Lakes)

City of Kawartha Lakes declares state of emergency

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Emergency declaration will allow the municipality to mobilize local resources where needed to support COVID-19 pandemic efforts.
Peterborough Regional Health Centre (PRHC) has moved its by-appointment-only COVID-19 assessment centre from the emergency department to a mobile site, and has completed upgrades to its main entrance, which now features touch-free sliding doors. (Photo: PRHC)

PRHC implements mobile assessment centre and reopens hospital’s main entrance with touch-free sliding doors

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Cancer Care entrance closed to public access, COVID-19 screening continues at only two public entrances.
Hardware stores and office supply stores, such as The Home Depot and Staples in Peterborough, can remain open in Ontario during the COVID-19 pandemic. They are among the businesses the Ontario government has identified as "essential workplaces". (Photo: Google Maps)

Here’s the list of Ontario businesses that can remain open during the COVID-19 pandemic

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Ontario government announces 'at-risk workplaces' must close by midnight on March 24.
Some of the 22,707 pounds of food and toilet paper donated to Kawartha Food Drive on March 23, 2020 as a result of the "Spare A Square" porch food drive in Peterborough. (Photo: Kawartha Food Share)

Peterborough pulls together to donate 22,707 pounds of food to Kawartha Food Share

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Volunteers collected bags of donated food items and toilet paper rolls during 'Spare A Square' porch food drive on March 23.
The City of Peterborough has declared a state of emergency due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

State of emergency declared for Peterborough due to COVID-19 pandemic

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County of Peterborough also declares state of emergency in effort to emphasize severity of situation.
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