For Immediate Release
September 15, 2021
Haliburton County Community COVID-19 Assessment Centre Positivity Rate Report
The Haliburton-Kawartha Pine Ridge District Health Unit (HKPR DHU) is currently reporting a total of 143 confirmed COVID-19 cases for Haliburton County since the outset of the pandemic; at the time of this report, there are 14 unresolved cases.
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Positivity Rate for COVID-19:
Aug 9 – Aug 20 1.14%
Jul 26 – Aug 6 1.052%
Jul 12 – Jul 23 2.42%
Jun 28 – Jul 9 0%
Average tests completed each week:
Aug 9 – Aug 20 87.5
Jul 26 – Aug 6 75
Jul 12 – Jul 23 62
Jun 28 – Jul 9 72
Positivity rate for Variants of Concern, as a percentage of total positive tests:
Aug 9 – Aug 20 100%*
Jul 26 – Aug 6 50%*
Jul 12 – Jul 23 66.67%*
Jun 28 – Jul 9 0%
*Delta Variant
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Variants of Concern
HKPR DHU is currently reporting 44 cases involving Variants of Concern (VOCs) for Haliburton County. These variants continue to be linked to community transmission, as they are more easily spread between people. The variants are also affecting a much higher proportion of younger people, present a greater risk for reinfection, have more severe symptoms with an increased risk of hospitalization, and increased likelihood of ICU admission.
As COVID-19 cases are increasing again, ‘Wave 4’ is upon us, schools have resumed in-person learning, and flu season is just around the corner, it is critical that public health measures continue to be followed in order to help prevent further spread of the virus and the VOCs. These measures include frequent handwashing, wearing a face mask in public spaces, and maintaining social/physical distancing.
Get the COVID Vaccine – Protect Yourself and Help Bring an End to the Pandemic
• COVID-19 vaccines reduce the risk of severe illness and/or being hospitalized due to COVID-19.
• It is recommended that everyone get the COVID vaccine unless they have a medical exemption. COVID-19 vaccines are safe. Possible side effects from the vaccine are far less compared to the risk of severe illness due to COVID-19.
• If you are not sure that you should receive the vaccine, please talk with your Doctor or Nurse Practitioner.
• Even if you have had COVID-19, it is still safe and still important to receive the vaccine. Talk to your healthcare provider about when to get your vaccine after infection.
• Being vaccinated significantly reduces the risk of illness and transmission of the virus, however there is still a chance that fully vaccinated individuals could become ill and/or could carry and transmit the virus to others; because of this, you must continue to follow the usual precautions for now even after receiving the vaccine:
o Stay Home if you have symptoms and get tested.
o Continue Physical Distancing, Wearing a Mask, and Hand Washing.
Positivity Rates & Report Reminders
• The positivity rate represents the percentage of persons tested at the Haliburton County Community Assessment Centre who test positive for COVID-19, over the two-week period noted.
• HKPR DHU reports are based on geographical boundaries, which means the cases reported for the Haliburton region only include those among persons residing within the boundaries of Haliburton County, regardless of where the testing takes place.
• The positivity rate may not represent all positive COVID-19 cases in Haliburton County – only those who are identified through testing at our local Assessment Centre.
• Some persons in our community who reside outside of Haliburton County borders may be tested at other locations, and are not captured in this report.
• All cases reported through HKPR DHU for Haliburton County may not be included in the local positivity rate, as some tests may have been completed elsewhere.
September 15, 2021
Haliburton County Community COVID-19 Assessment Centre Positivity Rate Report
The Haliburton-Kawartha Pine Ridge District Health Unit (HKPR DHU) is currently reporting a total of 143 confirmed COVID-19 cases for Haliburton County since the outset of the pandemic; at the time of this report, there are 14 unresolved cases.
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Positivity Rate for COVID-19:
Aug 9 – Aug 20 1.14%
Jul 26 – Aug 6 1.052%
Jul 12 – Jul 23 2.42%
Jun 28 – Jul 9 0%
Average tests completed each week:
Aug 9 – Aug 20 87.5
Jul 26 – Aug 6 75
Jul 12 – Jul 23 62
Jun 28 – Jul 9 72
Positivity rate for Variants of Concern, as a percentage of total positive tests:
Aug 9 – Aug 20 100%*
Jul 26 – Aug 6 50%*
Jul 12 – Jul 23 66.67%*
Jun 28 – Jul 9 0%
*Delta Variant
- - -
Variants of Concern
HKPR DHU is currently reporting 44 cases involving Variants of Concern (VOCs) for Haliburton County. These variants continue to be linked to community transmission, as they are more easily spread between people. The variants are also affecting a much higher proportion of younger people, present a greater risk for reinfection, have more severe symptoms with an increased risk of hospitalization, and increased likelihood of ICU admission.
As COVID-19 cases are increasing again, ‘Wave 4’ is upon us, schools have resumed in-person learning, and flu season is just around the corner, it is critical that public health measures continue to be followed in order to help prevent further spread of the virus and the VOCs. These measures include frequent handwashing, wearing a face mask in public spaces, and maintaining social/physical distancing.
Get the COVID Vaccine – Protect Yourself and Help Bring an End to the Pandemic
• COVID-19 vaccines reduce the risk of severe illness and/or being hospitalized due to COVID-19.
• It is recommended that everyone get the COVID vaccine unless they have a medical exemption. COVID-19 vaccines are safe. Possible side effects from the vaccine are far less compared to the risk of severe illness due to COVID-19.
• If you are not sure that you should receive the vaccine, please talk with your Doctor or Nurse Practitioner.
• Even if you have had COVID-19, it is still safe and still important to receive the vaccine. Talk to your healthcare provider about when to get your vaccine after infection.
• Being vaccinated significantly reduces the risk of illness and transmission of the virus, however there is still a chance that fully vaccinated individuals could become ill and/or could carry and transmit the virus to others; because of this, you must continue to follow the usual precautions for now even after receiving the vaccine:
o Stay Home if you have symptoms and get tested.
o Continue Physical Distancing, Wearing a Mask, and Hand Washing.
Positivity Rates & Report Reminders
• The positivity rate represents the percentage of persons tested at the Haliburton County Community Assessment Centre who test positive for COVID-19, over the two-week period noted.
• HKPR DHU reports are based on geographical boundaries, which means the cases reported for the Haliburton region only include those among persons residing within the boundaries of Haliburton County, regardless of where the testing takes place.
• The positivity rate may not represent all positive COVID-19 cases in Haliburton County – only those who are identified through testing at our local Assessment Centre.
• Some persons in our community who reside outside of Haliburton County borders may be tested at other locations, and are not captured in this report.
• All cases reported through HKPR DHU for Haliburton County may not be included in the local positivity rate, as some tests may have been completed elsewhere.